President Bola Tinubu has summoned an emergency session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a UK hospital on Sunday. Tinubu disclosed this in a tribute he personally signed Sunday evening, shortly after news of Buhari’s passing broke.
The President confirmed that Buhari would be accorded full state honours, describing the late leader as a patriot whose life was defined by “duty, honour, and deep commitment to Nigeria’s unity and progress”. As a mark of respect to the former leader, Tinubu directed that all national flags fly at half-staff across the country for seven days from Sunday. He also announced that the emergency FEC meeting would be dedicated entirely to honouring the late president’s memory and contributions.
The Federal Government will grant Buhari full state honours befitting his role and service to the nation. This gesture underscores the significant impact Buhari had on the country during his tenure as President. The emergency FEC meeting will provide an opportunity for the government to reflect on Buhari’s legacy and pay tribute to his contributions to Nigeria’s development.
The news of Buhari’s passing has generated widespread condolences, with many Nigerians paying tribute to his leadership and legacy. As the nation mourns the loss of its former leader, the gesture by President Tinubu and the FEC meeting will serve as a fitting tribute to Buhari’s memory.
