President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered that all national flags across Nigeria be flown at half-mast for seven days in a solemn tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in London at the age of 82.
The directive was made public by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who confirmed Buhari’s death and shared the president’s heartfelt message of condolence.
In his tribute, President Tinubu described Buhari as “a patriot, a soldier, and a statesman,” emphasizing his enduring legacy of service and sacrifice to the nation.
“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,” Tinubu stated.
In addition to the national mourning directive, President Tinubu has also convened an emergency meeting of the Federal Executive Council, scheduled for Tuesday, to formally honor the late leader.
Plans are underway to accord Buhari full state honors in recognition of his significant contributions to Nigeria, both as a military ruler and two-term civilian president.
President Tinubu extended his condolences to the Buhari family, especially his widow, Aisha Buhari, praying for peace and divine reward for the departed former president.
Buhari’s passing marks the end of an era in Nigerian leadership, and the nation pauses in reflection as it bids farewell to one of its most prominent political figures.
