Oluremi Tinubu Departs Abuja to Daura for Buhari’s State Burial

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has departed Abuja for Daura, Katsina State, to attend the state funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Her presence at the solemn occasion underscores the gravity of the national loss and reflects the Tinubu administration’s commitment to honoring the legacy of one of Nigeria’s most influential statesmen.

The First Lady was seen off by senior government officials and aides as she boarded a presidential jet at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in the early hours of Tuesday. She is expected to join a host of dignitaries in Daura, including government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers, and political figures, for the final rites.

The state burial, jointly organized by the Federal Government and the Katsina State Government, has drawn thousands of mourners to Buhari’s hometown. Security has been tightened across key locations, with Daura witnessing a steady flow of visitors and supporters since news of Buhari’s death broke.

Senator Tinubu’s attendance is seen as both a mark of personal respect and a symbol of national unity during a period of mourning. Former President Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday while undergoing treatment, served Nigeria with distinction across five decades—as a military head of state and later as a democratically elected two-term president.

As the nation reflects on his contributions to public service, discipline, and national identity, today’s ceremony in Daura is expected to be both historic and deeply emotional for many Nigerians.