…Opens condolence registers nationwide, Abuja venues for public tributes
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of an inter-ministerial committee to plan and coordinate a state funeral for former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday.
The committee, chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, will oversee all arrangements for what the presidency described as “a befitting state burial” for the late elder statesman.
This was contained in a statement signed by Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, on Monday in Abuja.
The statement reads partly: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee for the State Funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.
“The Committee, chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, is tasked with the responsibility of planning and coordinating a befitting state burial for the late elder statesman.
“Members of the Committee include the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy; Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning; Honourable Minister of Defence; Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation; Honourable Minister of Works; Honourable Minister of Interior; Honourable Minister of the FCT; Minister of Housing and Urban Development; Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare; Honourable Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy; National Security Adviser; Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination; Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters; Inspector General of Police; Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS); and the Chief of Defence Staff.
“The Office of the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office (GSO), will serve as the Secretariat to the Committee.”
The President also directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) nationwide to open condolence registers at the entrances of their offices to enable Nigerians pay their last respects.
“A central condolence register for the diplomatic community and the general public will be opened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja,” the statement added.