Muhammadu Buhari: FEC To Hold Emergency Session Next Tomorrow As President Tinubu Orders Flags At Half-Staff

An emergency Federal Executive Council meeting will be held in Abuja on Tuesday while flags have been ordered at half-staff, President Bola Tinubu, who disclosed this in a statement he issued to mourn the passing of his immediate predecessor, retired General Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, also called the deceased former leader a patriot, a soldier, a statesman.

Team@orientactualmags.com had earlier reported that former president Muhammadu Buhari died in London on Sunday after a prolonged illness.

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‘It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of His Excellency, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), GCFR, my immediate predecessor, who departed this life today, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a hospital in the United Kingdom.

President Buhari was to the very core, a patriot, a soldier, a statesman. His legacy of service and sacrifice endures. He served Nigeria with unwavering dedication, first as a military leader from January 1984 to August 1985, and later as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023. Duty, honour, and a deep commitment to the unity and progress of our nation defined his life.

He stood firm through the most turbulent times, leading with quiet strength, profound integrity, and an unshakable belief in Nigeria’s potential. He championed discipline in public service, confronted corruption head-on, and placed the country above personal interest at every turn.

In this moment of national mourning, I extend my deepest condolences to his beloved wife, Aisha, with whom I have been in constant touch, his children, the entire Buhari family, and all who knew and loved him.

I also extend my condolences to the government and people of Katsina State, most especially the people and traditional leaders of Daura Emirate’ he said. 

President Tinubu, who officially declared the start of a 7-day mourning for the former president, noted that an emergency FEC meeting will be held on Tuesday apparently to allow cabinet members pay tributes to the former president while he has also directed that flags should be flown at half-staff at public places during the same period.

 ‘We honour his service. We reflect on his legacy. And we pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.

As a mark of respect to our former leader, I have directed that all national flags fly at half-staff across the country for seven days from today. 

I have also summoned an emergency Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday, dedicated to his honour.

The Federal Government will accord President Buhari full state honours befitting his towering contribution to our country.

May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus. 

And may his life continue to inspire generations of Nigerians to serve with courage, conviction, and selflessness’ he added-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079,  08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you