The small city of Daura in Katsina State will right now host dignitaries from throughout the globe, as preparations attain a climax for the burial of Nigeria’s former Head of State and two-term President, Muhammadu Buhari.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is anticipated to steer the mourners in Daura, the hometown of the late chief, who died in a London hospital on Sunday afternoon.
The stays of Buhari, described by many as Daura’s most illustrious son, will likely be flown into Katsina aboard a Nigerian Air Drive plane round midday. The physique is being accompanied by a delegation led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the previous President’s household, together with his widow, Aisha Buhari.
Upon arrival at Katsina Airport, the stays will likely be obtained by President Tinubu earlier than being transported by helicopter to Daura, the place funeral rites will likely be held consistent with Islamic traditions.
As a part of the state burial, the Federal Authorities has declared right now a public vacation and constituted a Presidential Inter-Ministerial Committee, chaired by the Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation, Senator George Akume, to coordinate the funeral preparations.
An array of dignitaries, together with conventional rulers, politicians, enterprise leaders, and members of the diplomatic group, are anticipated on the solemn ceremony.
Hundreds of extraordinary Nigerians particularly the Talakawa, because the lots are recognized in northern Nigeria—are additionally anticipated to flood the city to pay their ultimate respects.
Buhari, fondly referred to as Mai Gaskiya (the Sincere One), was extensively regarded for his integrity, self-discipline, austere life-style, and anti-corruption stance.
In the present day, the nation and the worldwide group bid farewell to a pacesetter who left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s historical past.
