President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the approval for the expanded special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in honour of Late former President, Muhammadu Buhari.
This is a part of special mourning activities for the Late Head of State, who was laid to rest on Tuesday 15 July, 2025 at his residence in Daura, Katsina State.
According to a Press Release, signed by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, on Wednesday 16 July, 2025: “As part of the Special Mourning Activities approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, an expanded Special Session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in honour of the late former President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Thursday, at 5:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
“The Special FEC Meeting will be held after the Third Day prayer for the late former President at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, with the Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shetima, leading a delegation of the Federal Government, comprising Cabinet Ministers, for the prayers.
“The Expanded FEC Meeting will be attended by the leadership of the National Assembly – the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Judiciary, and representatives of the family of the late former President.
“Furthermore, on Friday, July 18, a Special Prayer Session will be held in honour of the late former President at the National Mosque, Abuja, while on Sunday, July 20, a Special Church Service will be conducted.”
