NASS suspends legislative activities for one week to mourn Buhari

The National Assembly has announced the suspension of all legislative activities for one week to mourn former President Muhammadu Buhari who died yesterday in London at the age of 82. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. The statement reads: “The National Assembly of the Federal […]

The National Assembly has announced the suspension of all legislative activities for one week to mourn former President Muhammadu Buhari who died yesterday in London at the age of 82.

The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday.

The statement reads: “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 of the armed forces, who died yesterday, 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 members of the National Assembly and the general public that all legislative activities is suspended immediately until Tuesday, 22 July 2025.

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

“On behalf of members and staff of the National Assembly, the leadership of both chambers extend heartfelt condolences to:
The government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria;the government and people of Katsina State;
His wife, children and entire Buhari family.

“President Muhammadu Buhari will be remembered for his commitment to Nigeria’s unity and his integrity. May Almighty Allah grant his soul eternal
rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.”