Muhammadu Buhari
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Muhammadu Buhari
Summary
Muhammadu Buhari is a human[1]. He was born in Daura[2]. He was born on December 17, 1942[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 13, 2025[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], politician[7], teacher[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (999 views/month, #6,302 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Muhammadu Buhari was born in Daura[2].
- Muhammadu Buhari died in London[4].
- Muhammadu Buhari was born on December 17, 1942[3].
- Muhammadu Buhari died on July 13, 2025[5].
- Among Muhammadu Buhari's spouses was Safinatu Buhari[11].
- Among Muhammadu Buhari's spouses was Aisha Buhari[12].
- A child of Muhammadu Buhari was Zahra Buhari[13].
- A child of Muhammadu Buhari was Fatima Buhari[14].
- A child of Muhammadu Buhari was Halima Buhari Sheriff[15].
- Muhammadu Buhari held citizenship in Nigeria[16].
- Fula was Muhammadu Buhari's native language[17].
- Muhammadu Buhari is identified as part of the Fulani ethnic group[18].
- Muhammadu Buhari worked as a military personnel[6].
- Muhammadu Buhari worked as a politician[7].
- Muhammadu Buhari's professions included teacher[8].
- Muhammadu Buhari's professions included military officer[9].
- Muhammadu Buhari held the position of President of Nigeria[19].
- Muhammadu Buhari held the position of President of Nigeria[20].
- Muhammadu Buhari held the position of Governor of Borno State[21].
- Muhammadu Buhari held the position of Minister of Petroleum Resources[22].
- Muhammadu Buhari held the position of Minister of Petroleum Resources[23].
- Muhammadu Buhari held the position of Chairperson of ECOWAS[24].
- Muhammadu Buhari's education included a stint at United States Army War College[25].
- Muhammadu Buhari was educated at Defence Services Staff College[26].
- Muhammadu Buhari was educated at Mons Officer Cadet School[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Muhammadu Buhari's place of birth was Daura[2]. He was born on December 17, 1942[3]. He is identified as part of the Fulani ethnic group[18]. Fula was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at United States Army War College[25], a staff college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1901[30]; Defence Services Staff College[26], a staff college[31], in India[32], founded in 1905[33]; and Mons Officer Cadet School[27], a military academy[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1960[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], politician[7], teacher[8], and military officer[9]. Positions held include President of Nigeria[19], a public office[37], in Nigeria[38], founded in 1963[39]; Governor of Borno State[21]; Minister of Petroleum Resources[22]; and Chairperson of ECOWAS[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of the Federal Republic[40], an order[41], in Nigeria[42], founded in 1963[43]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[44]; Order of the Nigeria[45], an order[46], in Nigeria[47], founded in 1963[48]; and Order of the Republic of Serbia[49], an order of merit[50], in Serbia[51], founded in 2009[52].
Personal Life
Spouses include Safinatu Buhari[11], 1952–2006[53] and Aisha Buhari[12], an activist[54], b. 1971[55], of Nigeria[56]. Children include Zahra Buhari[13]; Fatima Buhari[14], b. 1994[57]; and Halima Buhari Sheriff[15]. Muhammadu Buhari's religion is recorded as Islam[58]. Political affiliations include Congress for Progressive Change[59], a political party[60], in Nigeria[61], founded in 2009[62], headquartered in Abuja[63] and All Progressives Congress[64], a political party[65], in Nigeria[66], founded in 2013[67], headquartered in Abuja[68].
Death and Burial
Muhammadu Buhari died on July 13, 2025[5]. He passed away in London[4].
Why It Matters
Muhammadu Buhari ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (999 views/month, #6,302 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
FAQs
Where was Muhammadu Buhari born?
Muhammadu Buhari's place of birth was Daura[2].
Where did Muhammadu Buhari die?
Muhammadu Buhari passed away 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 military personnel[6], politician[7], teacher[8], and military officer[9].
Where did Muhammadu Buhari go to school?
Muhammadu Buhari was educated at United States Army War College[25], Defence Services Staff College[26], and Mons Officer Cadet School[27].
What awards did Muhammadu Buhari receive?
Honors received include Order of the Federal Republic[40], Grand Cross of the Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[44], Order of the Nigeria[45], and Order of the Republic of Serbia[49].