The 10th National Assembly has announced the suspension of all legislative activities until Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in honour of the Late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who died on Sunday in London, United Kingdom.
The suspension was conveyed yesterday, in an official statement signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana.
According to the statement, the decision was jointly made by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives as a mark of respect for the former leader.
“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 10th National Assembly are hereby suspended immediately until Tuesday, 22 July, 2025”, the statement read.
Lawmakers have been urged to adjust their schedules to allow for full participation in the burial rites of Buhari, who was president from 2015 to 2023.
The statement further said: “The leadership of both Chambers, on behalf of members and staff of the National Assembly, extends heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; the government and people of Katsina State; his wife, children, and the entire Buhari family”.
“President Muhammadu Buhari will be remembered for his commitment to Nigeria’s unity and his integrity,” it added.
The Clerk also offered prayers for the peaceful repose of Buhari’s soul, saying: “May Almighty Allah grant his soul eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus”.
Tributes have continued to pour in from across the country and around the world, celebrating the life and times of the former Nigerian President.
