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Nigeria: UN Chief Guterres Pays Tribute to Buhari, Hails His Legacy of Peace, Multilateralism

NIGERIA, JUL 21 – UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised Buhari's dedication to peace, anti-corruption, and regional leadership during his six-decade service to Nigeria and Africa.

  • On Tuesday, 15th July 2025, former President Muhammadu Buhari was buried in Daura according to Islamic rites, following his death in London at age 82.
  • He had proclaimed June 12th as Nigeria’s real Democracy Day in 2019, symbolising selflessness, sacrifice and incorruptibility in public service like Nelson Mandela.
  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres paid tribute following his death at age 82, extending condolences to his family, government and people, and Rep. Ado Doguwa called him an exceptional soldier and astute democrat.
  • On Thursday, July 17, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu renamed the University of Maiduguri as Muhammadu Buhari University at the Presidential Villa, and Abuja declared a national holiday last week with celebrations in Daura.
  • Recognizing future risks, Buhari warned, `If we don't kill corruption, corruption will kill us`, and saw what Nigeria could become and tried to set that path.
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