President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has summoned an emergency Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday, 15th July, in dedication and honour of the ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, who passed in a London hospital on Sunday.
President Tinubu, in his personally written tribute to his predecessor, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, also directed that for seven days from Sunday, 13th July, all national flags fly at half-staff across the country.
The president also mentioned that the Nigerian government will accord President Buhari full state honours befitting his towering contributions to Nigeria.
“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 contributions to our country,” the president added.
President Tinubu prays that former leader Muhammadu Buhari’s life continues to inspire generations of Nigerians to serve with courage, conviction, and selflessness.