The late former President Muhammadu Buhari will be laid to rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. According to the schedule, his remains will arrive by 12 noon, with burial rites set to commence at 2:00 p.m. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda confirmed this on Monday during a press briefing in Katsina, following discussions with the late president’s family and close associates in London regarding the funeral arrangements. Buhari passed away on Sunday at a hospital in London after battling a prolonged illness, sparking nationwide mourning and tributes from political, religious, and ethnic communities. Expressing profound grief, Governor Radda described the former president as a “national icon” whose legacy will forever be remembered in Nigeria’s history. “We pray Almighty Allah to grant his soul eternal rest and reward him with Aljannatul Firdaus,” Radda said. “On behalf of the government and people of Katsina State, we extend heartfelt condolences to the Buhari family, to all Nigerians, and to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on this monumental loss. May Allah give us the strength to bear it.” The governor added that the Katsina State Government, in collaboration with federal authorities and the late President’s family, is working to ensure a befitting and dignified farewell for the former Head of State. Buhari served as Nigeria’s military ruler from 1983 to 1985 and returned to power as a democratically elected President in 2015, serving two terms until 2023. His leadership style, austere lifestyle, and anti-corruption stance made him a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political landscape for over four decades. Final rites are expected to be attended by top government officials, diplomats, political leaders, and dignitaries from within and outside the country.