When was Muhammadu Buhari born?

Muhammadu Buhari was born on 17 December 1942 in Daura.

What positions has Muhammadu Buhari held?

Positions held by Muhammadu Buhari include: Minister of Petroleum Resources (2019–2023); Chairperson of ECOWAS (2018–2019); Minister of Petroleum Resources (2015–2019); President of Nigeria (2015–2023); Chairperson of ECOWAS (1985–1985).

Where did Muhammadu Buhari study?

Muhammadu Buhari was educated at United States Army War College, Defence Services Staff College, Mons Officer Cadet School.

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Muhammadu Buhari

मोहम्मदु बुहारी

Former President of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985 and 2015 to 2025 (1942–2025)

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Muhammadu Buhari was a Nigerian general and politician who ruled as military dictator of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985, and later served as the democratically elected civilian president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023.

Quick facts

Born: 17 December 1942 wd
Place of birth: Daura wd
Died: 13 July 2025 wd
Place of death: London wd
Citizenship: Nigeria wd
Occupation: military personnel, politician, teacher, military officer wd
Political party: All Progressives Congress (since 2015), Congress for Progressive Change (2010–2015) wd
Education: United States Army War College, Defence Services Staff College, Mons Officer Cadet School wd
Spouse: Safinatu Buhari, Aisha Buhari wd
Official website: thisisbuhari.com wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

Minister of Petroleum Resources (2019–2023)
Chairperson of ECOWAS (31 July 2018 – 29 June 2019)
Minister of Petroleum Resources (11 November 2015 – 28 May 2019)
President of Nigeria (29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023)
Chairperson of ECOWAS (1985–1985)
President of Nigeria (31 December 1983 – 27 August 1985)
Governor of Borno State (1975–1976)
president

Awards wd

Order of the Federal Republic
Grand Cross of the Order of the Pioneers of Liberia (2019)
Order of the Nigeria
Order of the Republic of Serbia

Questions

When was Muhammadu Buhari born?: Muhammadu Buhari was born on 17 December 1942 in Daura.
What positions has Muhammadu Buhari held?: Positions held by Muhammadu Buhari include: Minister of Petroleum Resources (2019–2023); Chairperson of ECOWAS (2018–2019); Minister of Petroleum Resources (2015–2019); President of Nigeria (2015–2023); Chairperson of ECOWAS (1985–1985).
Where did Muhammadu Buhari study?: Muhammadu Buhari was educated at United States Army War College, Defence Services Staff College, Mons Officer Cadet School.

Sources

Last updated 10 November 2026 · facts checked 11 November 2026

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