National Assembly to Participate “Fully ” in Buhari’s Funeral, Suspends Sitting for One Week

 

The National Assembly has suspended plenary in both chambers for one week in honour of former President,  Muhammadu Buhari who died in a London hospital on Sunday.

The shift of plenary from from Tuesday 15, July 2025 to July 22, 2025 was announced in a statement signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly,  Kamoru Ogunlana of Monday.

 

According to the statement,  “The National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria mourns the passing of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari,GCFR, former President and Commander- in-Chief, who died yesterday (Sunday), 13th July 2025, in London, United Kingdom.

 

“In honour of his legacy and service to the nation, I am directed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to inform all members of the National Assembly and the general public that all legislative activities in the National Assembly are hereby suspended immediately until Tuesday,22 July, 2025.

“All members of the National Assembly are urged to reschedule their engagements to enable full participation in the burial activities of the late President.

 

“The leadership of both Chambers, on behalf of members and staff of the National Assembly extend heartfelt condolences to:

“The government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria;

“The government and people of Katsina State;

“His wives, children and the entire Buhari family.

 

“President Muhammadu Buhari will be remembered for his commitment to Nigeria’s unity & his integrity.

 

“May Almighty Allah grant his soul eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.