Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday, July 16, led some Senators to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late President, Muhammadu Buhari, in Daura, Katsina State.
Buhari died in London on Sunday, July 13, at age 82.
His remains were flown into Nigeria on Tuesday and President Bola Tinubu led a federal delegation to receive the body at Katsina Airport.
Buhari was buried in Daura in accordance with Islamic rites and was honoured with full military burial protocols, including a 21-gun salute.
During the engagement, the Senate President extended sympathies on behalf of the National Assembly and the Nigerian people, acknowledging Buhari’s role in shaping the country’s political evolution.
The deceased’s son, Yusuf, Buhari’s nephew, Alhaji Mamman Daura and other family members were on hand to receive members of the Senate on Wednesday.
The National Assembly members also paid similar condolence visit to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk where prayers were offered for the peaceful repose of the soul of the deceased.
Finally the delegation visited the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda at the Government House, Katsina, Katsina State.
The condolence visit is part of a series of tributes expected in the days ahead, as government officials, political allies, and members of the diplomatic corps continue to pay their respects.
