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Ministry of Interior @MinOfInteriorNG

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

PRESS STATEMENT

FG DECLARES TUESDAY, 15 JULY, 2025 PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN HONOUR OF LATE FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI

In futherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, as a Public Holiday in honour of the late former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, following the approval of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

The Minister stated that the holiday is a mark of respect for the late President’s service to the nation, his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, and his enduring legacy in governance and national development.

“President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our great nation. This public holiday provides an opportunity for all Nigerians to reflect on his life, leadership, and the values he upheld,” the Minister said.

He urged citizens to use the day to honour the late President’s memory by promoting peace, patriotism, and national cohesion, in line with his vision for a prosperous and united Nigeria.

As earlier announced, the National flags are to fly at half mast for the seven days of mourning period from Sunday 13th July, 2025.

The Federal Government extends its deepest condolences to the family of the late President, the people of Katsina State, and all Nigerians, while praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.

Signed:
Dr. Magdalene Ajani
Permanent Secretary

15 July, 2025

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Nigerians and any how holiday declarations.
If Nigeria is really a producing nation with numerous human resources, she would not be declaring unnecessary holidays

No work tomorrow

Nigeria and public holiday.

By the way, Elrufai declared Fridays as work free day in Kaduna. Just because Sunday is a work free day.

Bigots

Lol.

Ladiesdoctor:
No work tomorrow

Nigeria and public holiday.

By the way, Elrufai declared Fridays as work free day in Kaduna. Just because Sunday is a work free day.

Bigots

They should add Thursday's for idol worshippers and Wednesday for atheists....

Monday and Tuesday is enough for the nation's productivity..

Why not just declare the whole 7 days of mourning as public holiday ...

What's the essence of this public holiday.... To achieve what purpose.... Person wey don die don die

lmao
ohk o no wahala we de house de watch television

Amotolongbo:
Nigerians and any how holiday declarations.
If Nigeria is really a producing nation with numerous human resources, she would not be declaring unnecessary holidays

Bro calm down.


Please take a moment to write a quality post with at least 40 characters.

I hope they checked NECO Time table before making the declaration sha.

They should have declared seven days public holiday na.

Good Lord

This will make the forum more interesting for everyone.

May his soul 🙏 Rest in peace
Ameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

How many people told them they're mourning to warrant this declaration?. .

One day is not enuff na

Kukuma declare 7 days public holidays since you’ve declared 7 days mourning

The One day Reach to reflect on the period of His Presidency ..........

May his soul rest in peace and May his service towards a better Nigeria yield fruits

Well sha, we no dey mourn am, na relaxation and enjoyment we go use tomorrow do. Big big tins on my mind tomorrow 😋

We should declare this week public holiday to celebrate the bubu who gave his life for the kantary.

Public holiday on Tuesday, thank God. salary don add something. if you know, you know

olaiya2007:
What's the essence of this public holiday.... To achieve what purpose.... Person wey don die don die

To mourn our beloved former president.

Public holiday is sweet!

As a nation, this is the least we can do to honour a man who gave so much of himself.
Rest on, Mr. President. May your sacrifices never be forgotten and your soul find eternal peace.

The president is doing everything to stay in the good book of the north

Why would they declare public holiday for goodness sake What has the former president done to deserve this honour, many people kpai in his regime and we ar even told that he has kpai since 2017,so who cum kpai now