The Presidency on Monday postponed a special Federal Executive Council session earlier slated for Tuesday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari to a yet-to-be-disclosed date.
In a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it said the meeting “will no longer be held as announced earlier, given the state funeral in his hometown, Daura, on the same day.”
“The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation will announce a new date after the funeral proceedings,” it said.
The statement is titled ‘New Date For The Special Federal Executive Council Session In Honour Of President Muhammadu Buhari To Be Announced.’
The old date coincides with the Federal Government’s declaration of Tuesday, July 15, as a public holiday in honour of the departed Nigerian leader.
President Tinubu on Sunday called for the special FEC session to honour his predecessor for his invaluable contributions to our country.
Buhari’s remains will arrive from London at noon Tuesday, after which he will be committed to Mother Earth in his home town, in accordance with Islamic rites.
President Tinubu 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.
