The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association, SKCLA, has extended its condolences to the family of the late President Muhammadu Buhari and to the Federal Republic of Nigeria on his demise.

It’s chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, in a statement prayed, “May God heal this nation from the traumas of the past and raise leaders who will truly serve all Nigerians with justice, equity, and truth, not favouring one part of the country over another.”

It added, “As a body that speaks onbehalf of a deeply wounded people, we must express the truth without pretense or political correctness. President Buhari’s second term in office stands out in our memory as one of the darkest and toughest eras for the Southern Kaduna people.

“Under his watch, our communities were subjected to unchecked violence, persecution, and marginalization, while the federal government remained either indifferent or complicit through silence.”

The statement said it “remembers with nostalgia his first coming as Nigeria’s military Head of State in 1984–1985”, saying that during that brief period, there was a determined effort to sanitise the Nigerian system, instill national discipline, confront corruption and restore national pride.

The statement explained that the nostalgia of 1984/85 still lives with many of them in spite of the flaws it came with, pointing out that Buhari made them feel that Nigerians can adapt to discipline with the right leadership in place.

It prayed that God will heal the nation from the traumas of the past and raise leaders who will truly serve all Nigerians with justice, equity, and truth, not favouring one part of the country over another.

The special Federal Executive Council, FEC, session on Tuesday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari will no longer be held as earlier announced.

The postponement was due to the state funeral in Buhari’s hometown of Daura, Katsina State tomorrow.

A statement by President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation will announce a new date after the funeral proceedings.

Tinubu had called for the special FEC session to honour Buhari for his invaluable contributions to Nigeria.

The remains of the former Nigerian leader will arrive from London tomorrow by noon, after which he will be committed to Mother Earth in his home town, in accordance with Islamic rites.

Buhari died on Sunday in a London Clinic after a prolonged illness.

He also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to join the Buhari family in London to condole with the family and bring the former President’s remains back home.

Nigerian civil servants, through the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, have commiserated with President Bola Tinubu on the passing of former President, Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the United Kingdom.

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, on behalf of the civil servants expressed heartfelt condolences to Tinubu.

They also commiserated with the family of the late Buhari and the Government and people of Katsina State.

“President Buhari’s legacy is firmly etched in the annals of Nigeria’s history as a statesman who led with distinction, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to national service,” a statement signed by Walson-Jack said.

“From his stewardship as Military Head of State (1984–1985), to his tenure as a democratically elected President (2015–2023), he remained a symbol of integrity and patriotic dedication.

“His administration achieved notable milestones in public sector reform, particularly through the implementation of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2017–2020 (FCSSIP-20) and its successor, the FCSSIP 2021–2025.

“These efforts enhanced transparency, strengthened the anti-corruption framework, expanded social investment programmes, and accelerated infrastructure renewal across the country.

“His enduring impact on the Civil Service, marked by the promotion of efficiency, accountability, and the digitilisation of government operations continues to drive administrative transformation.

“The Nigerian Public Service solemnly reflects on the loss of a leader whose values and principles redefined governance. President Buhari’s belief in merit, order, and the rule of law, laid a foundation upon which current reforms stand.

“As we honour his memory, we are comforted by the enduring influence of his ideals on our collective journey toward a more transparent, disciplined, and citizen-focused Civil Service.

“We pray for the peaceful repose of his soul and for divine strength and comfort to his family, the Government, and the people of Nigeria at this moment of national mourning.”