President Bola Tinubu will unveil a commemorative book in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari as family members, close associates, public officials, and admirers prepare to gather for interfaith and interdenominational prayers to mark the first anniversary of his passing.
The Chairman of the Central Planning Committee and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists on activities lined up for the memorial.
Buhari passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82, after serving as Nigeria’s democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023.
Mustapha said the July 13 memorial programme would bring together the late former president’s family, friends, associates, government officials and well-wishers to honour his memory, offer prayers for the peaceful repose of his soul and reflect on the ideals of unity, faith and national cohesion that defined his years in public service.
He stated, “On behalf of the Central Planning Committee, I have the honour and privilege to address you on the plans for the forthcoming first anniversary of the passing of our beloved former President, Muhammadu Buhari. 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.
“The programme will consist principally of interfaith and interdenominational prayers, reflecting the values of unity, faith and national cohesion that he upheld throughout his life and his service to our country. At the event, a select number of individuals who worked closely with the late President will speak about his historical legacy and share their personal experiences of him.
“A book of tributes, Tributes and Condolences in Honour of Muhammadu Buhari, will be presented to the public by the Special Guest of Honour, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In its pages, the global community, including heads of state, diplomats and political leaders, remembered the late President as a man of simplicity, resilience and integrity.
“Following his passing at the age of 82 on the 13th of July last year, the world honoured his life for his humility and as a source of inspiration. I should add that the book is neither for sale nor for fundraising. It is for free distribution.”
The former SGF urged Nigerians to pray for the late president in their places of worship, expressing hope that the commemoration would foster national unity and comfort his family, friends and admirers.
He continued, “Religious leaders representing the various faiths and denominations will lead prayers for him. Our hope is that the occasion will not only honour 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 this country who continue to cherish his worthy legacy of service to the nation.
“As members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm, we count on your support to carry word of this event across the country, to encourage the admirers and supporters of the late President, and indeed the general public, to remain united and to pray, individually and in congregation, in all our places of worship, for the repose of his soul.”
