President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the formation of an inter-ministerial committee to organise a state funeral for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Ministry of Information and National Orientation announced this in a statement via its official X handle on Monday, July 14.
According to the statement, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee for the State Funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.”
The committee, chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, is tasked with planning and coordinating what was described as a “befitting state burial” for the late former leader.
The committee comprises several cabinet ministers and top officials including the Ministers of Finance, Defence, Interior, Works, FCT, Housing, Culture, and Health.
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Also listed are the National Security Adviser, the Inspector General of Police, the Director-General of the DSS, and the Chief of Defence Staff.
The statement added, “The Office of the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office (GSO), will serve as the Secretariat to the Committee.”
As part of the mourning arrangements, President Tinubu has also directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to open condolence registers at their main entrances for Nigerians to pay their respects.
“Additionally, a central condolence register for the diplomatic community and the general public will be opened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja,” the statement read.
The government noted that further updates will be provided in the coming days.