The Senate will on Wednesday, July 24, hold a special session in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on July 13 in London following a prolonged illness.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during plenary on Tuesday, noting that the session would be dedicated to paying tribute to Buhari’s legacy and reflecting on his contributions to Nigeria’s development.
“The Senate will tomorrow (Wednesday) hold a special session to honour the former President and his service to our nation,” Akpabio stated.
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s President from 2015 to 2023 and previously as military Head of State from 1983 to 1985, was buried last week in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The burial was attended by dignitaries from across the country and abroad.
Last week, the Federal Executive Council also held a special session in Abuja in memory of the late leader. Speaking during the tribute, President Bola Tinubu described Buhari as a man who “led the country with restraint, governed with dignity, and bore the burdens of leadership without complaint.”
Meanwhile, the Senate has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting that it has approved the creation of new states.
Responding to concerns raised by Senator Abdul Ningi, Akpabio clarified that while the Senate Committee on Constitution Review has received over 40 proposals for state creation, none has passed the rigorous constitutional process required for approval.
“I have seen over 42 proposals, but not one has gone through full deliberation. The process of creating a state is very rigorous and has not been completed in any instance,” Akpabio explained, urging the public to disregard misleading reports circulating on social media.
