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FULL TEXT OF THE TRIBUTE BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, AT THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HELD IN HONOUR OF THE LATE PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR
Today, we gather under a heavy shadow, drawn from the silence that surrounds a departed leader and the immense weight of a life whose absence will be felt for generations. We meet to honour a man whose presence once commanded this very room, whose voice once summoned the best in us, and whose convictions never bowed, even to the strongest winds of public opinion. President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, former Head of State and former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has gone to rest.
He was first among soldiers in war, first among citizens in peace, and first, without ambition or flattery, in the hearts of his fellow citizens. Yet it was in the quiet and unadorned settings of hisprivate life that his true greatness was revealed: pious without show, just without cruelty, humane without sentimentality, temperate without coldness, and sincere without guile.
Steady in posture and spirit, dignified in bearing, and commanding by his very presence, his example guided all who encountered him. Still, it endures.
To his peers, he was respectful and without pretence. To those who served under him, he was kind without condescension. And, to those whom he loved most intimately, he was unfailingly tender, loyal, and good. His life was a rebuke to vice and a refuge for virtue. The purity of his private character gave radiance to the discipline and integrity of his public service.
Even in death, he maintained the serenity that defined him in life: not a sigh, not a groan, just a quiet submission to the will of God. Such was the man Nigeria has lost. Such was the man for whomour nation now mourns.
President Buhari’s life was one of austere honour. He stood, always, ramrod straight; unmoved by the temptation of power, unseduced by applause and unafraid of the loneliness that often visits those who do what is right, rather than what is popular. His was a quiet courage, a righteousness that never announced itself. His patriotism was lived more in action than in words.
His life traced the arc of Nigeria’s journey. Born before independence, he became a young soldier in the struggle to keep our nation whole. In war and in peace, he served with vigilance and determination, as if the task of watching overNigeria had been assigned to him alone. From the battlefield to the corridors of power, he remained faithful to the task. He governed the North-Eastern State and stood as Head of State.
Years later, he returned to chair the Petroleum Trust Fund, which he administered with Spartan rigour and complete fidelity to the public good.
Yet, with all that he had achieved, his most enduring legacy would be carved in democracy. In a time when many had lost hope that change was possible, Muhammadu Buhari put his faith in the people of this country.
We stood together, he and I. Alongside others drawn from across the political spectrum, regions and tongues, we formed an alliance that enabled Nigeria to experience its first true democratic transfer of power from one ruling party to another.When he was sworn in as our party’s first elected President, he led with restraint, governed with dignity, and bore the burdens of leadership without complaint.
Those who knew him most intimately understood that the authority of that exalted office never changed him. In the face of pressure, he remained calm. In the face of crisis, he remained resolute. In the face of triumph, he remained modest. Mostremarkably, he retained his jovial spirit.
When his tenure ended, he returned to Daura; not to command from the shadows or to hold court, but to live as he always had, never seeking to impose his will but content to let others carry the nation forward.
Beware of engagement farmers who will attempt to use President Buhari’s death to play on your emotions. Don’t get sucked into that abyss of foolishness.
Muhammadu Buhari’s was a life well lived. Like all of us, he had his shortcomings but of all men, he was one of a kind. There will be those looking to dunk on his death. Don’t be that person. You are better than that.
Love and blessings. Cheers to everyone.
INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN
The family has announced the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon, in a clinic in London.
May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.
Signed.
Garba Shehu
13 July 2025
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Who is the Greatest man to ever lived on earth?
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Pinning down the "greatest" person in history is a tall order—it hinges on what you value: impact, morality, innovation, or something else. Different lenses give different answers, and every candidate’s got flaws if you zoom in close enough.
If we’re talking sheer influence, Muhammad stands out. Born in 570 CE, he founded Islam, a faith with 1.9 billion followers today. He united Arabia’s tribes, shifted global power with the Islamic expansion, and left the Quran—a text shaping law, culture, and ethics for 14 centuries. Michael Hart’s book The 100 ranks him first for blending spiritual and temporal leadership. Muslims see him as the "Seal of the Prophets," the ultimate human example, though his military campaigns (e.g., Banu Qurayza) spark debate about violence versus context.
Jesus of Nazareth is another titan. His teachings birthed Christianity—2.4 billion adherents—and reshaped morality with ideas like "love your enemy" (Matthew 5:44). No writings of his own, but the New Testament’s ripple effect is massive: art, philosophy, even secular laws owe him. Historians like Bart Ehrman peg his crucifixion around 30 CE as a pivot point for Western civilization. Critics note his influence is filtered through others—Paul, the Church—but his personal impact as a figure of compassion is unmatched.
Then there’s figures like Albert Einstein. No swords or sermons, but his 1905 relativity theory (E=mc²) cracked open modern physics, leading to everything from nuclear power to black hole science. His intellect shifted how we see the universe, and his humanitarian stances—like opposing Nazism—add moral weight. Downside? His work enabled the atom bomb, though he didn’t build it.
Gautama Buddha (circa 563-483 BCE) offers a quieter greatness. His path to enlightenment birthed Buddhism, influencing billions across Asia with nonviolence and mindfulness. No wars, just ideas—meditation’s now a global practice thanks to him. Less flashy than emperors, but his legacy’s deep.
Or take someone like Leonardo da Vinci—artist, inventor, polymath. Mona Lisa, flying machines, anatomy sketches—he’s the Renaissance incarnate. No mass movement, but his genius inspires across centuries.
Who’s the greatest? Muhammad’s reach, Jesus’s ethics, Einstein’s mind, Buddha’s peace—each excels in a lane. I’d lean Muhammad for raw historical footprint, but it’s subjective.