Hanan Buhari, daughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has taken to Instagram to mourn her father with a deeply emotional tribute.
In her post on Wednesday, Mrs Hanan described the profound pain of losing her father, while also expressing gratitude for the love he showed her throughout his life.
“The pain of your absence is immense, but I’m finding strength in the love you gave me. You’re the reason I know what unconditional love feels like. I thank Allah for giving me the opportunity to give you the final goodbye kiss. Alhamdulilah. Allahummaghfir Lahu Warhamhu. Wassikinhu Fil Jannah Daddy am. I will endure a lifetime of missing you for the privilege of loving you,” she wrote.
Her tribute came days after Buhari died in a London hospital on Sunday at the age of 82, following a prolonged illness.
He was laid to rest on Tuesday at his private residence in Daura, Katsina State, after Islamic funeral prayers led by prominent clerics at the Emir’s Palace.
The ceremony, attended by President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, drew dignitaries from within and outside Nigeria.
Also in attendance were President Umaro Embaló of Guinea-Bissau, Prime Minister of Niger Republic Ali Zeine, military leaders, former governors, traditional rulers and captains of industry.
A joint military team honoured the former President with a 21-gun salute and farewell parade before his interment.
His body was flown from London aboard a Nigerian Air Force aircraft, accompanied by Shettima and the chief of staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Hanan is a photographer and creative.
She is married to Muhammad Turad Sha’aban and studied photography and media in the UK.
Her heartfelt message added to the outpouring of grief from Nigerians who continue to reflect on the legacy of Buhari’s leadership, both as military ruler (1983–1985) and two-term democratic president (2015–2023).
The Federal Government has declared a seven-day national mourning period in his honour, with flags flying at half-mast across Nigeria and its diplomatic missions.
