President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has summoned an emergency session of the Federal Government Council (FEC) to honour his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari’s legacy and repair to the nation.
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a clinic in London after a protracted battle with an undisclosed sickness. He was 82 years previous.
In a heartfelt assertion launched late Sunday, President Tinubu paid tribute to his predecessor, describing him as a patriot and soldier.
“To the very core, a patriot, a soldier, a statesman. His legacy of service and sacrifice endures. He served Nigeria with unwavering dedication, first as a army chief from January 1984 to August 1985, and later as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023.”
Tinubu praised Buhari’s management qualities, noting his dedication to nationwide unity and his dedication to reform and self-discipline inside public service.
“He stood agency by means of essentially the most turbulent instances, main with quiet energy, profound integrity, and an unshakable perception in Nigeria’s potential. He championed self-discipline in public service, confronted corruption head-on, and positioned the nation above private curiosity at each flip.”
The emergency assembly of the FEC—Nigeria’s high cupboard decision-making physique—will happen on Tuesday, July 15, and will probably be devoted to honouring the life and legacy of Buhari.
The council contains ministers and high authorities officers and is accountable for main nationwide coverage deliberations and selections.
Tinubu emphasised the significance of the assembly as a part of a broader nationwide reflection.
“As a mark of respect to our former chief, I’ve directed that every one nationwide flags fly at half-staff throughout the nation for seven days from immediately. I’ve additionally summoned an emergency Federal Government Council session on Tuesday, devoted to his honour.”
The directive to decrease flags underscores the gravity of Buhari’s passing and his enduring influence on Nigeria’s governance, army management, and democratic improvement.
Muhammadu Buhari leaves behind a posh and historic legacy, having led Nigeria throughout two distinct political eras as a army head of state and later as a democratically elected president. His tenure was marked by efforts to fight corruption, uphold fiscal self-discipline, and strengthen nationwide safety.
State funeral preparations are anticipated to observe, with official particulars to be communicated by the Presidency.
Muhammadu Buhari’s public profession spanned over 4 a long time. A retired Main Normal within the Nigerian Military, he served as Nigeria’s army Head of State from December 31, 1983, to August 27, 1985 following a coup d’état.
After transitioning from army rule to democratic politics, Buhari ran for president a number of instances:
His persistence paid off in December 2014, when he emerged because the presidential candidate of the newly shaped All Progressives Congress (APC). He made historical past in March 2015 by defeating incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan, marking Nigeria’s first peaceable switch of energy by means of the poll field.
“It was the start of a brand new chapter in Nigeria’s democratic journey,” political analysts usually remarked of Buhari’s 2015 victory.
Buhari was sworn into workplace on Might 29, 2015, and re-elected in 2019, securing victory over former Vice President Atiku Abubakar with a margin of greater than three million votes.
His presidency, which lasted till Might 2023, was outlined by efforts to struggle corruption, cut back insecurity, and reform the financial system, although not with out public debate and critique concerning numerous nationwide challenges.
