The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday.
The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who confirmed that the decision followed the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The holiday is to allow Nigerians pay their respects as the late former president is laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee tasked with organizing a state funeral for former President Muhammadu Buhari
The committee, chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, is charged with planning and coordinating a befitting state burial for the late elder statesman, who served Nigeria both as military head of state and civilian president.
According to a statement signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, the committee comprises key members of the Federal Executive Council and top security chiefs.
Members include:
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning
Minister of Defence
Minister of Information and National Orientation
Minister of Works
Minister of Interior
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory
Minister of Housing and Urban Development
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare
Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy
National Security Adviser
Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters
Inspector General of Police
Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS)
Chief of Defence Staff
The statement noted that the Office of the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office (GSO), will serve as the secretariat to the committee.
In honour of the late president, President Tinubu also directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to open condolence registers at the entrances of their offices for the public to pay their respects.
In addition, a central condolence register for the diplomatic community and the general public will be opened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja.
“Further briefings will follow as the days unfold,” the statement concluded.