A high-profile delegation of Nigerian political figures and dignitaries has arrived in Daura, the hometown and residence of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, ahead of his final burial rites.
The ancient town of Daura has witnessed a surge in human and vehicular traffic as citizens, political associates, government officials, and traditional leaders converge on the town to pay their last respects to the former military Head of State and two-term civilian President.
Among the early arrivals are several former state governors, ministers, and senior political figures, including:
●Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria
●Yemi Osibanjo, Former Vice President of Nigeria
●Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State
●Aminu Bello Masari, former Governor of Katsina State
●Aminu Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State
●Ahmad Lawan, former Senate President
●Ali Isa Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy
●Ibikunle Amosun, former Governor of Ogun State
●Ali Modu Sheriff, former Governor of Borno State and one-time PDP National Chairman
●Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State
●Aliyu Wamakko, former Governor of Sokoto State
●Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State and former Minister of Solid Minerals
●Pauline Tallen, former Deputy Governor of Plateau State and former Minister of Women Affairs
Security presence has been heightened in and around Daura, with traffic diversions and crowd control measures put in place to ensure smooth movement as thousands throng the area to mourn the passing of one of Nigeria’s most prominent leaders.
The funeral proceedings attracted even more dignitaries, religious leaders, and traditional rulers in the coming hours and days.
Buhari served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023, after previously leading the country as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985.
His remains departed London on Tuesday morning for Daura, Katsina State, ahead of a state burial.
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