The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, as part of the ongoing seven-day national mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who stated that the decision received the formal approval of President Tinubu.
The holiday, he said, is a mark of deep respect for the former President’s contributions to the country’s political evolution and national development.
“President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our great nation,” Dr. Tunji-Ojo said. “This public holiday provides an opportunity for all Nigerians to reflect on his life, leadership, and the values he upheld.”
He called on Nigerians to observe the day by embracing peace, patriotism, and unity—principles that he said defined Buhari’s vision for the country.
The declaration follows President Tinubu’s announcement of a seven-day mourning period, which began on Sunday, July 13. During this period, all national flags are to be flown at half-mast across the country and at Nigerian missions abroad.
The Federal Government extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the late President, the people of Katsina State, and the entire nation, praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.
President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, served as Nigeria’s Head of State from 1983 to 1985 and later as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023. His leadership, marked by anti-corruption efforts, a strong stance on national security, and commitment to infrastructural development, left a lasting imprint on Nigeria’s governance landscape, the statement signed by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Interior, added.
