Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will be laid to rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The Federal Government confirmed the burial date following a series of national tributes and official ceremonies in his honor.
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s military head of state from 1983 to 1985 and as civilian president from 2015 to 2023, passed away earlier this month. His burial will follow Islamic rites and is expected to draw dignitaries, political leaders, and international guests.
Preparations are already underway in Daura, with increased security and infrastructure arrangements in place to manage the expected turnout. The nation remains in mourning as Nigeria bids farewell to a former leader who shaped several decades of its political history.
