Muhammadu Buhari
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Summary
Muhammadu Buhari was born on December 17, 1942[1], in Daura[2]. He died on July 13, 2025[3], in London[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], politician[6], teacher[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,931 views/month, #6,302 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Daura[10]
- Spouse: Safinatu Buhari[11], Aisha Buhari[12]
- Child: Zahra Buhari[13], Fatima Buhari[14], Halima Buhari Sheriff[15]
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[16]
- Native language: Fula[17]
- Ethnic group: Fulani[18]
- Position held: President of Nigeria[19], Governor of Borno State[20], Minister of Petroleum Resources[21], Chairperson of ECOWAS[22], president[23]
- Educated at: United States Army War College[24], Defence Services Staff College[25], Mons Officer Cadet School[26]
- Award received: Order of the Federal Republic[27], Grand Cross of the Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[28], Order of the Nigeria[29], Order of the Republic of Serbia[30]
- Member of: Nigerian Army[31]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Member of political party: Congress for Progressive Change[34], All Progressives Congress[35]
- Military branch: Nigerian Army[36]
- Commons category: Muhammadu Buhari[37]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[38]
- Honorific prefix: His Excellency[39]
- Residence: Daura[40]
- Participated in conflict: Nigerian Civil War[41], Chadian–Nigerian War[42]
- Family name: Buhari[43]
- Given name: Muhammadu[44]
- Official website: https://thisisbuhari.com[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Muhammadu Buhari[46]
- Allegiance: Nigeria[47]
- Web feed URL: https://www.seedsofpeacecollective.org/feed/[48]
Why It Matters
Muhammadu Buhari has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Muhammadu Buhari born?
Muhammadu Buhari's place of birth was Daura[2].
Where did Muhammadu Buhari die?
Muhammadu Buhari died in London[4].
Who was Muhammadu Buhari married to?
Muhammadu Buhari's spouses include Safinatu Buhari[11] and Aisha Buhari[12].
What did Muhammadu Buhari do for work?
Muhammadu Buhari worked as a military personnel[5], politician[6], teacher[7], and military officer[8].
Where did Muhammadu Buhari go to school?
Muhammadu Buhari was educated at United States Army War College[24], Defence Services Staff College[25], and Mons Officer Cadet School[26].
What awards did Muhammadu Buhari receive?
Honors received include Order of the Federal Republic[27], Grand Cross of the Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[28], Order of the Nigeria[29], and Order of the Republic of Serbia[30].