The Federal Authorities has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as public vacation in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who handed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, on the age of 82.
The declaration, which comes through the seven-day nationwide mourning interval introduced by President Bola Tinubu, was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in an announcement issued by way of the everlasting secretary of the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.
In line with the minister, the vacation is a mark of nationwide respect for Buhari’s decades-long service to Nigeria as a army Head of State (1983–1985) and democratically elected President (2015–2023), highlighting his dedication to nationwide unity, safety reform, and anti-corruption efforts.
The assertion learn; “President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to the unity and progress of our nice nation This public vacation offers a chance for all Nigerians to mirror on his life, management, and the values he upheld.”
The Federal Authorities urged residents to watch the vacation by selling peace, patriotism, and nationwide cohesion beliefs, which President Buhari championed all through his public life.
It adde that in continuation of the mourning interval, nationwide flags are to fly at half-mast till Saturday, July 19.
President Buhari, a local of Daura in Katsina State, left a fancy legacy. His time in workplace was marked by each commendation for infrastructural improvement and criticism over safety challenges and human rights considerations. Nonetheless, even critics typically acknowledged his private integrity and austere management type.
The federal authorities prolonged condolences to the Buhari household, the folks of Katsina State, and your entire nation, praying for the peaceable repose of the previous President’s soul.
“In futherance to the seven days of Nationwide mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the Federal Authorities has declared Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, as a Public Vacation in honour of the late former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
“The vacation is a mark of respect for the late President’s service to the nation, his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, and his enduring legacy in governance and nationwide improvement.
“The federal authorities extends its deepest condolences to the household of the late President, the folks of Katsina State, and all Nigerians, whereas praying for the peaceable repose of his soul,” the assertion added.
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