Condolences have continued to pour in following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at the age of 82 on Sunday, July 12, 2025, in a London clinic after a prolonged illness.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed the passing of the elder statesman.

Among those who paid tribute were the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, both recognising Buhari’s leadership and enduring contributions to national and regional development.

In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Chinese Embassy described Buhari as a “resolute leader” whose dedication to Nigeria’s unity and development left an indelible mark.

The Embassy stated, “We extend our deepest condolences to the people of Nigeria on the passing of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), former President of Nigeria. We mourn a resolute leader whose unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress leaves an enduring legacy.

“His pivotal contributions to advancing China-Nigeria relations will forever remain etched in our shared history. Our thoughts are with his family and the Nigerian people.”

Similarly, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, in a statement, described Buhari as a distinguished statesman who played a vital role in promoting democracy and regional integration across West Africa.

Dr. Touray said, “It is with deep sorrow that the world learnt of the passing of His Excellency General Muhammadu Buhari, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“On behalf of all the institutions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), I extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and to the entire Nigerian people.

“ECOWAS salutes the memory of this distinguished statesman whose invaluable contributions greatly advanced democracy and regional integration in West Africa and across the African continent. May his soul rest in paradise.”