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U.S. Mourns Buhari, Tinubu Orders Flags at Half-Mast
The United States has expressed deep condolences to Nigerians following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, praising his dedication to public service, discipline, and efforts to strengthen democratic institutions. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria described Buhari as a leader committed to restoring integrity in governance and expressed solidarity with his family and the Nigerian people.
Buhari, who first ruled Nigeria as a military leader from 1983 to 1985 before being democratically elected in 2015, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London after a prolonged illness. He was 82.
President Bola Tinubu mourned his predecessor, speaking with Aisha Buhari to offer his condolences. He also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to travel to the UK to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria. As a mark of national mourning, Tinubu ordered all flags to be flown at half-mast.
The United States has expressed deep condolences to Nigerians following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, praising his dedication to public service, discipline, and efforts to strengthen democratic institutions. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria described Buhari as a leader committed to restoring integrity in governance and expressed solidarity with his family and the Nigerian people.
Buhari, who first ruled Nigeria as a military leader from 1983 to 1985 before being democratically elected in 2015, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London after a prolonged illness. He was 82.
President Bola Tinubu mourned his predecessor, speaking with Aisha Buhari to offer his condolences. He also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to travel to the UK to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria. As a mark of national mourning, Tinubu ordered all flags to be flown at half-mast.
U.S. Mourns Buhari, Tinubu Orders Flags at Half-Mast
The United States has expressed deep condolences to Nigerians following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, praising his dedication to public service, discipline, and efforts to strengthen democratic institutions. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria described Buhari as a leader committed to restoring integrity in governance and expressed solidarity with his family and the Nigerian people.
Buhari, who first ruled Nigeria as a military leader from 1983 to 1985 before being democratically elected in 2015, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London after a prolonged illness. He was 82.
President Bola Tinubu mourned his predecessor, speaking with Aisha Buhari to offer his condolences. He also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to travel to the UK to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria. As a mark of national mourning, Tinubu ordered all flags to be flown at half-mast.
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