The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
According to a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, following the approval of President Bola Tinubu.
Tunji-Ojo, in the statement, said that the holiday is a mark of respect for the late President’s service to the nation, his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, and his enduring legacy in governance and national development.