The National Assembly has suspended all legislative activities for one week in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who d+ed on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London at the age of 82.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana.
“The National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria mourns the passing of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, former President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, who d+ed yesterday in London, United Kingdom,” the statement read.
It further stated that, “In honour of his legacy and service to the nation, I am directed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to inform members of the National Assembly and the general public that all legislative activities are suspended immediately until Tuesday, 22 July 2025.”
Members of the National Assembly have been urged to adjust their schedules to enable full participation in the burial rites of the late president.
The leadership of both chambers also extended condolences to the government and people of Nigeria, the people of Katsina State, and the late president’s family—his wife, children, and relatives.
“President Muhammadu Buhari will be remembered for his commitment to Nigeria’s unity and his integrity. May Almighty Allah grant his soul eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus,” the statement concluded.
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