The presidency has announced that the special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session on Tuesday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari will no longer hold as scheduled.
A statement by Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the postponement was necessitated by the fact that the state funeral in his hometown, Daura, would hold on the same day.
In addition, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the departed Nigerian leader.
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation would announce a new date after the funeral proceedings.
President Tinubu called for the special FEC session to honour his predecessor for his invaluable contributions to our country.
The remains of the former Nigerian leader will arrive in Daura from London tomorrow [Tuesday] by noon, after which he will be committed to Mother Earth in his home town, in accordance with Islamic rites.
President Buhari died on Sunday in a London Clinic in a prolonged illness.
President Tinubu declared a national mourning for seven days, with flags at half-staff.
He also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to join the Buhari family in London to condole with the family and bring the former President’s remains back home.
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