President Bola Tinubu on Monday unveiled a commemorative book titled From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, written in honour of Nigeria’s late former president.
The unveiling ceremony took place at the State House Banquet Hall in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and was chaired by former Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed. The event attracted top government officials, state governors, and members of Buhari’s family.
Presented as a multi-volume publication, the book traces Buhari’s long public life from his early days as a military officer, to his tenure as military head of state between 1983 and 1985 and later his return to power as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023.
Edited by Dr Udu Yakubu, the work features contributions from several prominent voices, including a personal memoir by former presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina. It reflects on key themes that defined Buhari’s leadership, such as national unity, the fight against corruption, and infrastructure development, while also engaging with debates around his economic policies and security record.
Footage of the event shared by the Nigerian Television Authority on X showed President Tinubu, dressed in traditional attire, unveiling the book by removing a white covering from a large portrait of the late leader.
Muhammadu Buhari passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 in a London clinic after a prolonged illness. His remains were flown back to Nigeria and laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, during a state burial attended by regional and national leaders.
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