FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday to Honour Late President Buhari

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari passed away on Sunday at a clinic in London, United Kingdom, following a prolonged illness.

The holiday comes in addition to the seven days of national mourning earlier declared by President Bola Tinubu.

In a statement issued on Monday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the gesture is to pay tribute to Buhari’s contributions to Nigeria’s democracy and national development.

“President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our great nation,” Tunji-Ojo said.

“This public holiday provides an opportunity for all Nigerians to reflect on his life, leadership, and the values he upheld,” the minister added.

He urged citizens to use the day to promote peace, patriotism, and national unity in line with the vision of the late president.