The Federal Government on Monday announced details of the burial ceremony for the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari.
This formed part of the press briefing by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris.
He announced that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume will chair an Inter-Ministerial Committee constituted by President Bola Tinubu to oversee the State Burial, in collaboration with the Katsina State Government and the family of the former President.
The committee has Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Honourable Minister of Defence, Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Honourable Minister of Works, Honourable Minister of Interior, Honourable Minister of FCT, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Honourable Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, National Security Adviser, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters as members.
Others are the Inspector General of Police, Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS) and the Chief of Defence Staff.
Tinubu also directed me wenty-five (25) members of the Federal Executive Council to proceed to Katsina to participate in the full schedule of the burial rites and remain for the Third-Day Prayers in Daura on Wednesday, 16th July, 2025.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu had earlier declared seven (7) days of National Mourning which commenced on Sunday, 13th July 2025.
A public holiday was also declared by the Federal Government for tomorrow, Tuesday.
Idris further stated that, "The remains of the former president is expected to arrive in Katsina by 12: noon tomorrow Tuesday.
"Upon arrival in Katsina, a brief military ceremony will be held at the airport.
"President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will personally receive the remains of the former President in Katsina.
"The remains will thereafter proceed to Daura, where the Jana’iza (funeral prayer) will take place, followed by interment at the late President’s residence.
"The President has directed that Condolence Registers be opened in all Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. Additional registers will be opened at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, as well as at Nigerian Embassies and Missions abroad."