The Presidency has announced that a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari will now hold on Thursday, July 17, by 1pm.
Naijaonpoint reports that Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a post on Wednesday night.
Tinubu is expected to lead members of his cabinet in paying tribute to the late Nigerian leader.
The session was originally planned for Tuesday, but was postponed following the announcement of Buhari’s state funeral in Daura, Katsina State, which took place the same day.
Buhari died on Sunday after a long battle with illness in a London hospital.
Meanwhile, former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has opened up on the reason he was absent at the burial of erstwhile President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.
Obi, who was one of the conspicuous absentees at the ceremony which took place in Daura, Katsina State explained that he could not get a flight to Katsina.
Obi was able to make it to Daura on Wednesday, where he commiserated with the family of the late former President.
“It was difficult to come yesterday (Tuesday) because there was no flight,” Obi told Arise TV.
“Even if there was a flight, you couldn’t land in Katsina Airport. It was all closed, because there was a lot of dignitaries.
“Mourning continues until tomorrow. So, whoever comes today and tomorrow, is still part of the mourning.”