• Early Life:
  Born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, Northern Nigeria, to Mallam Hardo Adamu, a Fulani chieftain. Buhari grew up in a devout Muslim family with strong traditional and Islamic values.
• Military Career:
  Buhari had a distinguished military career, enlisting in 1961 and rising through the ranks to become a Major General. He was trained in prestigious military institutions, including the Nigerian Defence Academy and the Mons Officer Cadet School in England.
• Military Head of State:
  Buhari served as Nigeria’s military Head of State from 1983 to 1985, launching the War Against Indiscipline (WAI) to restore societal order and accountability. His regime was criticized for human rights abuses and economic hardship.
• Presidency:
  Buhari became Nigeria’s President in 2015, defeating incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan, and was re-elected in 2019. His administration focused on anti-corruption, security, and economic recovery, with notable initiatives like the National Social Investment Program.
• Anti-Corruption Efforts:
  Buhari’s administration launched notable anti-corruption campaigns, leading to high-profile arrests and asset recoveries. However, his government faced criticism for human rights abuses and restricting civic space.
• Personal Life:
  Buhari is married to Aisha Buhari, a trained cosmetologist and author, and has children from two marriages. He maintained a reputation for personal discipline and incorruptibility.
• Legacy:
  Buhari’s presidency was marked by efforts to combat insecurity, particularly the Boko Haram insurgency. His economic policies received mixed reviews, and he faced criticism for prolonged medical absences abroad.
• Influence:
  Even after leaving office in May 2023, Buhari remains a respected elder statesman and a major political influence, especially in Northern Nigeria.
• Death:
  Muhammadu Buhari passed away on July 13, 2025, in London, at the age of 82, after a prolonged illness.
• Funeral:
  He is expected to be buried according to Muslim rites in his home state of Katsina. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to London to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria for burial .

Culled : Aiyekooto Reporters