The Northwest Governors Forum has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday across all states in the region in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in a hospital in the United Kingdom.
In a statement signed by the Forum’s Chairman and Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, the governors expressed shock and sorrow over the passing of the elder statesman.
The Forum’s Chairman described Buhari as a father, leader, and the pride of the Northwest region, adding that he lived a life marked by “service, integrity, and sacrifice for the betterment of Nigeria.
According to the statement, the remains of the late former President will arrive in Katsina at approximately 12:00 PM on Tuesday, while the burial ceremony is scheduled for 2:00 PM.
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