Buhari: National Assembly Postpones Legislative Duties To July 22
The National Assembly, NASS, has suspended plenary to honour former late President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London, United Kingdom.
The National Assembly, NASS, has suspended plenary to honour former late President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London, United Kingdom.
The postponement of plenary in both legislative chambers was announced by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, in a statement on Monday.
According to Ogunlana, the suspension of plenary was to honour Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London, United Kingdom.
His words, "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
“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 expressed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Nigeria, Katsina State, his wife Aisha, children and the entire Buhari family.
“President Muhammadu Buhari will be remembered for his commitment to Nigeria’s unity & his integrity,” Ogunlana added.
Buhari, who hailed from Daura, Katsina State, served as the country’s military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985, before he was later elected president from May 29, 2015 to May 29, 2023.
His words, "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
“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 expressed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Nigeria, Katsina State, his wife Aisha, children and the entire Buhari family.
“President Muhammadu Buhari will be remembered for his commitment to Nigeria’s unity & his integrity,” Ogunlana added.
Buhari, who hailed from Daura, Katsina State, served as the country’s military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985, before he was later elected president from May 29, 2015 to May 29, 2023.
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