Presidency Plans Emotional Farewell — Date Set for Special FEC Meeting To Honour Buhari

The Presidency has announced that a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari will now take place on Thursday, July 17 at 1 p.m.

This update was shared on Wednesday night by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

President Bola Tinubu is expected to preside over the session, where he and members of his cabinet will pay tribute to the late Nigerian leader.

Originally scheduled for Tuesday, the FEC session was postponed due to the state funeral held in Daura, Katsina State, on the same day.

Buhari passed away on Sunday in a London hospital after a prolonged illness.

Meanwhile, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has explained his absence at the Tuesday burial ceremony. Speaking to Arise TV, Obi said he was unable to attend because there were no available flights to Katsina at the time.

“It was difficult to come on Tuesday because there was no flight,” Obi stated.
“Even if there was, Katsina Airport was closed due to the presence of many dignitaries.”

Obi eventually arrived in Daura on Wednesday to condole with Buhari’s family, adding that mourning continues through Thursday, and his visit remains part of the official period of tribute.