Buhari: Final Burial Ceremony Ends Thursday – Shettima
The Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday has said there are plans to put a final end to the burial ceremonies of former Nigerian President, late Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, 17th July, 2025.
Shettima disclosed the plan was unanimously agreed on by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the family of the late President, and the governor of Katsina state.
This, he stated after a brief prayer for the repose of the soul of Buhari at the deceased’s residence in Daura, Katsina State.
Recall, the vice president among others was asked by the Presidency to escort the remains of Buhari back to Nigeria from London.
According to him, President Tinubu was personally affected by Buhari ‘s death adding that people from far and wide have called to commiserate with President Tinubu over the incident.
Shettima said,
“The President was personally pained by the loss. He sent me to London earlier on to go and visit the late President. I was there for two days, and when he answered the call of Allah, the President equally directed me and the Chief of Staff to go and accompany the family and the body of the late President back home.
“And in consultation with President Tinubu, the family of the late President Buhari and the Government of Katsina State, it was unanimously resolved that tomorrow (Thursday), by God’s grace, by noon, we shall all gather here to offer our prayers for the repose of the soul of the late President.
“But the formal ceremony will come to an end tomorrow based on consultation between His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the family of the late President, and the governor of Katsina state,”.
He stated that every soul shall test the torment of death, adding that while death is an inevitable destiny that hangs over everyone’s neck, everyone should consider themselves as travellers with their bags and baggage waiting for the train.
Oluwaseun Adejumo reporting for The Pendulum Media
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