Esohe Aifuwa
Buhari’s Remains to Arrive Katsina for State Burial
The federal government has announced that the body of former President, Muhammadu Buhari will be flown into Katsina on Tuesday, July 15, at noon, for a state burial in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, with the interment expected by 3 PM.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, said the Federal Government, in partnership with the Katsina State Government and the Buhari family, has finalized plans for a dignified state funeral. An Inter-Ministerial Committee, led by Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, will oversee the arrangements to honor the late leader.
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He noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be at Katsina airport to receive Buhari’s remains, which will then be taken to Daura for the Islamic funeral prayer (Jana’iza) and burial at his residence. “This is a moment to reflect on the legacy of a leader who shaped Nigeria’s history,” Idris said, emphasizing the national significance of the event.
More also, he stated that a high-level Inter-Ministerial Committee has been set aside to ensure the occasion reflects the dignity and legacy of one of Nigeria’s most influential leaders.” the committee includes key figures such as the Ministers of Finance, Defence, Interior, Works, and the FCT, alongside the Inspector General of Police, Chief of Defence Staff, and DSS Director-General. A brief military ceremony is planned at the airport before the procession to Daura.
Meanwhile the Federal Executive Council meeting, initially set for Tuesday, has been moved to Friday, July 18, allowing cabinet members to attend the funeral and the Third-Day Prayer (Fidau) in Daura on Wednesday.
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Furthermore, the Minister affirmed that condolence registers are open at federal offices, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, and Nigerian embassies worldwide, while several world leaders continue to send condolence messages to President Tinubu, with some expected to attend the funeral.
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