President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally announced the death of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday after a prolonged illness.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
President Tinubu has spoken with the former First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, expressing his heartfelt condolences and paying tribute to the late leader’s service to the nation.
As part of the government’s response, the President has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the United Kingdom to accompany the late President’s remains back to Nigeria.
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Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria’s President for two consecutive terms, from 2015 to 2023. Before his democratic tenure, he had ruled the country as a military Head of State from January 1984 to August 1985.
In honour of the late statesman, President Tinubu has ordered that national flags be flown at half-staff across the country.
