The Ministry of Information and National Orientation announced this in a statement via its official X handle on Monday, July 14.
According to the statement, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee for the State Funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.”
The committee, chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, is tasked with planning and coordinating what was described as a “befitting state burial” for the late former leader.
The committee comprises several cabinet ministers and top officials including the Ministers of Finance, Defence, Interior, Works, FCT, Housing, Culture, and Health.
