Hanan Buhari, daughter of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, has shared a deeply emotional tribute following the death of her father, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82.
The late president died in a London hospital after a brief illness and was laid to rest yesterday, Tuesday, July 15, in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The burial was attended by top government officials, dignitaries, family members, and well-wishers who came to pay their final respects.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Wednesday morning, July 16, Hanan expressed her pain and gratitude as she mourned the loss of the man she called her hero. Accompanying her message was a touching photo of her holding her father’s hand during his final moments.
“The pain of your absence is immense, but I am finding strength in the love you gave me,” she wrote. “You are the reason I know what unconditional love feels like. I thank Allah for giving me the opportunity to give you the goodbye kiss.”
Describing the depth of her loss, the mother of two added, “I will endure a lifetime of missing you for the privilege of loving you.”
Her message has since drawn a wave of emotional reactions from Nigerians online, many offering condolences and praying for strength for the Buhari family.