First Lady Oluremi Tinubu departed the capital city on Tuesday morning for Katsina State to participate in Muhammadu Buhari's state funeral ceremony. Government officials and prominent dignitaries assembled in Daura to pay their final respects to the deceased former president. The funeral arrangements called for Buhari's body to reach Katsina from London around midday. Islamic burial traditions will guide the afternoon interment proceedings in his hometown of Daura. The former president passed away Sunday while receiving medical treatment in London for an undisclosed condition.
Political leaders across Nigeria suspended regular activities to honor Buhari's memory and legacy. Federal authorities joined Northwestern state governors in declaring Tuesday a national day of mourning for the funeral observance. The ruling All Progressives Congress closed its national headquarters as a mark of respect for their former standard bearer. The opposition party, African Democratic Congress, halted all political operations for three days following Buhari's death. Tributes poured in from domestic and international sources recognizing his contributions to Nigerian public service.
Political leaders across Nigeria suspended regular activities to honor Buhari's memory and legacy. Federal authorities joined Northwestern state governors in declaring Tuesday a national day of mourning for the funeral observance. The ruling All Progressives Congress closed its national headquarters as a mark of respect for their former standard bearer. The opposition party, African Democratic Congress, halted all political operations for three days following Buhari's death. Tributes poured in from domestic and international sources recognizing his contributions to Nigerian public service.
