FG DECLARED TUESDAY JULY 15 PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO HONOR BUHARI
July 14, 2025
Nigerian Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday to honor the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at age 82 in London.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, following President Bola Tinubu's approval, as part of a seven-day national mourning period.
The holiday aims to give Nigerians the opportunity to reflect on Buhari’s contributions to Nigeria’s democracy and development.