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Mohammed Idris, FNIPR @HMMohammedIdris

TEXT OF MY PRESS BRIEFING ON THE BURIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI (GCFR)

Monday 14th July, 2025

Gentlemen of the Press, good afternoon.

Following deliberations by the Federal Government on the burial arrangements for our departed former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, I am here to brief you on the outcomes of those discussions and the national programme of events that will follow.

To ensure a dignified and well-coordinated programme, the President has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee to oversee the State Burial, in collaboration with the Katsina State Government and the family of the former President.

The Committee, is chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON. Other members are:

i. Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy

ii. Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning

iii. Honourable Minister of Defence;

iv Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation

v. Honourable Minister of Works

vi. Honourable Minister of Interior

vii. Honourable Minister of FCT

viii. Minister of Housing and Urban Development

ix. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare;

x. Honourable Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy.

xi. National Security Adviser

xii. Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination

xiii. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters;

xiv. Inspector General of Police

xv. Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS)

xvi. Chief of Defence Staff

The Office of the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office (GSO), will serve as the Secretariat to the Committee.

Participation of FEC Members:

Twenty-five (25) members of the Federal Executive Council have been directed to proceed to Katsina to participate in the full schedule of the burial rites and remain for the Third-Day Prayers in Daura on Wednesday, 16th July, 2025.

As we prepare to bid farewell to one of Nigeria’s foremost statesmen, the Federal Government urges all Nigerians to join in prayers and reflection for the repose of the soul of our former leader.

Postponement of FEC Meeting:

The Special Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 15th July 2025, has been rescheduled to Friday, 18th July 2025.

Declaration of National Mourning:

His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has declared seven (7) days of National Mourning which commenced on Sunday, 13th July 2025. During this period, the National Flag will fly at half-mast across the country. All State Governments and the private sector are hereby directed to comply accordingly. In addition, the President has declared tomorrow, Tuesday, a Public Holiday.

Repatriation of the Former President’s Remains:

A high-level Federal Government delegation, led by the Vice-President, His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima, is currently in London to conclude documentation and logistical arrangements for the repatriation of the former President’s remains. The remains of the former president is expected to arrive in Katsina by 12 noon tomorrow Tuesday.

Military Ceremony and Jana’iza in Daura:

Upon arrival in Katsina, a brief military ceremony will be held at the airport.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will personally receive the remains of the former President in Katsina. The remains will thereafter proceed to Daura, where the Jana’iza (funeral prayer) will take place, followed by interment at the late President’s residence.

Condolence Registers:

The President has directed that Condolence Registers be opened in all Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. Additional registers will be opened at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, as well as at Nigerian Embassies and Missions abroad.

International Condolences:

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to receive messages of sympathy from Heads of State and Governments around the world, reflecting the global stature and legacy of the late President Buhari.

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Mohammed Idris, FNIPR @HMMohammedIdris

This evening at @FMINONigeria I held a press conference on the State funeral arrangements for the late President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR @MBuhari, as directed by President @officialABAT.

We pray for the repose of the soul of the elderstatesman and former President.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FcX_le5PmI?si=SzDdhbXFfNOEp10g

This evening at @FMINONigeria I held a press conference on the State funeral arrangements for the late President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR @MBuhari, as directed by President @officialABAT.

We pray for the repose of the soul of the elderstatesman and former President. pic.twitter.com/ksVRUN3dvw

— Mohammed Idris, FNIPR (@HMMohammedIdris) July 14, 2025

Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim, CON @ProfIsaPantami

For those inquiring about the funeral prayer for the former President, Baba Buhari, I have received confirmation that the President's remains will depart London at 6 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, and arrive at Katsina airport around 12 noon. Therefore, the funeral will likely take place from 2 p.m. tomorrow. May Allah grant him a place in Jannatul Firdaus alongside our departed parents, family members, and loved ones.

https://x.com/ProfIsaPantami/status/1944727242602328208?s=19

Bashir Ahmad, OON @BashirAhmad

President Bola Tinubu will personally receive the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari upon arrival in Katsina, when Vice President Kashim Shettima brings the body back home from London. The President will then accompany the body to Daura for the burial rites.

https://x.com/BashirAhmaad/status/1944835190011961458?t=Kjw-7ntyijL93GApuUCzkg&s=19

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

This men are very close to their grave so they don't care about this word FUTURE

but tribalism and religion will not allow youths to think very proper.


Repent now before is to late

Look at the numbers of committees that want to burry the dead

Omo…..

Finally, Jubril is back to Sudan.


Seun complete the remaining character

Good night Baba Buhari 💔💔


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Allah ya jikan sa,amin.
Allah ya chika masa da rahamar sa,Amin.

Sad loss for the nation. May Allah grant the departed eternal rest

Na poor man dem dey bury rush rush. Big man no be by religion.

May his soul rest in peace. I remember him most as his N-power beneficiary

Wow, such a great honor to whom honor befits... I hope Nigeria politicians can see the lesson and learn from it especially President Tinubu.

Pray:
Na poor man dem dey bury rush rush. Big man no be by religion.

I tell you. Where my sharia people dem de? Dem no suppose bury Buhari asap? All these poor people wey carry religion for head de go through hell. See them planning owambe for Buhari. Taking time to bring the body back. Na wa o. Poor people na dem de wahala themselves. Rich people de live like heaven exist here on earth.

And what is the life of this world, except the enjoyment of illusion.
Yah Rabb, forgive your servant Muhammadu Buhari, widen his grave for him and make him one of the dwellers of jannah

One of the best president. RIP peace our ex president

At least this next 1 week, Tinubu will relax from opposition attacks.

At the end , everyone will die but what u do matter most … buari was a big mistake for naija

Make them Bury this shameless president make we hear word na. It's not like he did anything meaningful that we should cry about

Ok, noted.
May Allah grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

I'm very sure Buhari won't like an of this. He would have loved to be buried quietly without any noise. Now they're going to use his death to steal some money.

yhygajo:
Sad loss for the nation. May Allah grant the departed eternal rest

HOW IS IT A SAD LOSS FOR THE NATION?

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