According to a statement issued Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, a new date will be announced by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation following the funeral rites.

The Federal Executive Council session earlier scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari has been postponed due to the state funeral taking place in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, on the same day.

According to a statement issued Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, a new date will be announced by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation following the funeral rites.

To honour the late leader, the Federal Government has also declared Tuesday a public holiday across the country.

President Bola Tinubu had called for the special FEC session to pay tribute to Buhari’s leadership and contributions to national development. Buhari passed away on Sunday at a London clinic after a prolonged illness.

The statement read, "The special Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari will no longer be held as announced earlier, given the state funeral in his hometown, Daura, on the same day.

"In addition, the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the departed Nigerian leader.

"The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation will announce a new date after the funeral proceedings.

"President Tinubu called for the special FEC session to honour his predecessor for his invaluable contributions to our country," he said.

According to Onanuga, "The remains of the former Nigerian leader will arrive from London tomorrow by noon, after which he will be committed to Mother Earth in his home town, in accordance with Islamic rites.

"President Buhari died on Sunday in a London Clinic after a prolonged illness.

"President Tinubu declared a national mourning for seven days, with flags at half-staff.

"He also directed Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, to join the Buhari family in London to condole with the family and bring the former President's remains back home," he added.