The National Assembly has suspended all legislative activities in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
The suspension was announced on Monday through an official statement signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana. According to the notice, all plenary sessions and related engagements in both the Senate and the House of Representatives are put on hold until Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Ogunlana noted that the decision was jointly taken by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives as a mark of respect for the late leader’s contributions to Nigeria’s development and unity.
“I am directed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to inform all members of the National Assembly and the general public that all legislative activities in the National Assembly are hereby suspended immediately until Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025,” the statement read.
The leadership of the National Assembly extended condolences to the Buhari family, the people and government of Katsina State, and the entire nation.
Lawmakers have also been encouraged to adjust their individual schedules to participate in the burial arrangements for the late statesman.
Buhari, who first led Nigeria as a military Head of State from 1983 to 1985 before returning as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023, was widely known for his stance on anti-corruption, national unity and disciplined governance.
The former president’s death has sparked nationwide mourning, with tributes pouring in from political leaders, traditional institutions and citizens who remember him as a strong, principled figure who served the country with dignity.
