President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, family members of late former President Muhammadu Buhari and some of his men who worked closely with him are scheduled to speak on his historic legacies and their experiences as part of activities marking one-year anniversary of his demise.
The event will also feature a public presentation of a book of tributes titled “Tributes and Condolences in honor of Muhammadu Buhari.”
The former President died at the age of 82 on the 13th of July, 2025.
Addressing a press conference Wednesday in Abuja, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha, on behalf of the Central Planning Committee for the One-Year remembrance of the late President, said the event will also feature prayers and supplication in honour of late President Buhari.
According to him, the program will consist principally of interfaith and inter-denominational prayers reflecting the values of unity, faith and national cohesion that he upheld throughout his life and his service to our country.
“On behalf of the Central Planning Committee, I have the honor and privilege to address you on the plans for the forthcoming anniversary of the passing of our beloved former President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR.
“The commemorative event will bring together the family he left behind, his friends and associates, public officials and well-wishers to remember his life and to offer prayers and supplications for the repose of his soul.
“At the event, a select number of individuals who work closely with the late President will speak to his historical legacy and share their personal experiences of him.”
The former SGF said President Bola will grace the occasion as the special guest of honor while global community, including heads of state, diplomats and political leaders will also be in attendance.
“Religious leaders representing the various faiths and denominations would lead prayers for him. Our hope is that the occasion will not only honor the memory of the late President, but also serve as a source of comfort and encouragement to his family, his friends, his admirers and the entire people of the country who continue to cherish his worthy legacy of service to the nation.”