The Senate holds a special session on Wednesday to honour Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on July 13 in London after a prolonged illness.
The session is dedicated to paying tribute to Buhari’s legacy and his contributions to national development. It follows a similar event held last week by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in Abuja.
During the FEC session, President Bola Tinubu praised Buhari’s leadership style, describing him as a leader who governed with dignity, showed restraint, and bore the burdens of office without complaint.
Buhari was laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in a ceremony attended by dignitaries from within and outside the country.
The late president, born in Katsina State, served as Nigeria’s elected leader from 2015 to 2023. He had earlier ruled as a military head of state from 1983 to 1985, making him the country’s second-longest-serving leader.
