President Bola Tinubu has approved an expanded special session of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting holding on Thursday, to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Buhari died on Sunday in London after a prolonged illness.
The announcement of the special session is contained in a statement issued by Malam Rabiu Ibrahim, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Information and National Orientation on Wednesday in Abuja.
The statement reads in part: “The Special FEC Meeting will be held at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja by 5:00 p.m.
“This will be done after the Third Day Prayer for the late former president at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, with the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shetima, leading a delegation of the Federal Government for the prayers.
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“The Meeting will be attended by the leadership of the National Assembly, the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Judiciary, and representatives of the family of the late former President.”
According to the statement, there are also other activities lined up for Friday and Sunday in honour of the late president.
“Furthermore, on Friday, July 18, a Special Prayer Session will be held in honour of the late former president at the National Mosque, Abuja.
“On Sunday, July 20, a Special Church Service will be conducted,” the statement added.
