The presidency has cancelled the Federal Executive Council scheduled in honour of the late former president Muhammadu Buhari.
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy in a statement said a new date would be announced for the FEC meeting.
Recall that the presidency had earlier announced a special FEC meeting in honour of the late Buhari.
However, in the statement, Onanuga said the special FEC meeting slated for Tuesday will no longer be held.
He said, “The special Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari will no longer be held as announced earlier, given the state funeral in his hometown, Daura, on the same day.
“In addition, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the departed Nigerian leader.
“The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation will announce a new date after the funeral proceedings.
“President Tinubu called for the special FEC session to honour his predecessor for his invaluable contributions to our country,” Onanuga stated.
The late former president’s body is expected to arrive in Nigeria from London on Tuesday.
He will be buried in his hometown in Daura, Katsina State in accordance with Islamic rites.
President Buhari died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a London Hospital after a prolonged illness.
