Tinubu Orders Flags Lowered Nationwide to Honour Muhammadu Buhari’s Death
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered that all national flags across Nigeria be flown at half-mast for seven days in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in London at the age of 82.
The news of Muhammadu Buhari’s death was shared by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. Onanuga also passed on President Tinubu’s message of deep sorrow and respect for the late leader.
In a statement, Tinubu described Buhari as “a patriot, a soldier, and a statesman,” noting that he served the country with dedication and left behind a legacy of sacrifice and service.
“As a sign of respect, I have instructed that all national flags should be flown at half-mast across the country for the next seven days,” the president said.
In addition to the flag tribute, President Tinubu has called for an emergency meeting of the Federal Executive Council on Tuesday to further honour Buhari’s memory.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Sam Udekwe is a journalist working in the News and Current Affairs department, Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) Enugu. He is well trained in all genres of journalistic venture.
Mr Sam read Mass Communication, graduating all with Distinction in National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma at IMT, Enugu and Madonna University, Okija, Anambra state, and now,B.Sc Mass Communication with Second Class(Upper Division) at National Open University of Nigeria.
He is the immediate past NUJ Chairman, Enugu state.
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