By – Lawal Sale
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria extended its deepest condolences to the people of Nigeria on the passing of Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari.
The embassy in a statement said Buhari was a resolute leader whose unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress left an enduring legacy.
The statement said Buhari’s pivotal contributions to advancing China-Nigeria relations will forever remain etched in “our shared history.”
“Our thoughts are with his family and Nigerian people,” the statement added.
During his time as President, Nigeria witnessed a massive infrastructure transformation in collaboration with Chinese companies in executing projects such as the Kaduna-Abuja, Warri-Itakpe, Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja metro standard gauge rail lines, Lekki Deep Seaport among other developmental projects.
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari died on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 in a London clinic, following a prolonged illness.
His death was confirmed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, and President Bola Tinubu, who ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria for burial according to Islamic rites.
Nigerian government on monday declared a public holiday on Tuesday 15th July, 2925 and three-day national mourning period, with flags to be flown at half-mast in honour of the late former president.
–Lawal Sale is Global South Affairs Analyst
