President Bola Tinubu has directed that all national flags be flown at half‑staff for seven days in honour of Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in London at the age of 82.
This was announced by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, confirming Buhari’s death and conveying Tinubu’s heartfelt tribute.
In a statement, the president described the late leader as “a patriot, a soldier, a statesman” and highlighted his enduring legacy of service and sacrifice.
“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,” the statement read in part.
An emergency Federal Executive Council meeting has also been summoned by the president for Tuesday, in tribute to Buhari.
The federal government plans to accord him full state honours in recognition of his significant contributions to the nation.
Tinubu also extended his condolences to Aisha Buhari and the former president’s family, praying for forgiveness for the departed soul.
