Shettima, Gbajabiamila Arrive London To Accompany Buhari’s Remains To Nigeria

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday, 14 July, 2025 arrived in London on the order of President Bola Tinubu following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, reports Business Today NG.
Shettima arrived London on the morning of Monday 14 July, 2025 in the company of the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.
.The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha disclosed this on his X handle post on the morning of Monday, 14 July, 2025.
According to Nwocha, his principal was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum
Business Today NG reported on Sunday, 13 July that Tinubu announced the passing of his predecessor who died on Sunday in London at approximately 4:30 pm.
The president directed Shettima and Gbajabiamila to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Buhari, who was 82, served as Nigeria’s democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023.
Tinubu announced the passing of his predecessor who died on Sunday in London at approximately 4:30 pm.
He directed Shettima and Gbajabiamila to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Buhari, who was 82, served as Nigeria’s democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023.
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
Tinubu has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
Buhari’s remains will be laid to rest in Daura on Monday,14 July, 2025. according to Islamic rites.