Muhammadu Buhari is a Nigerian former military general who serves as the current president of Nigeria. Born in Katsina, Nigeria, Muhammadu was raised by a single mother, as his father had passed away when he was 4 years old. As a kid, he developed an interest in military service. Following his high-school graduation, he was trained at the ‘Nigerian Military Training College.’ As part of his training, he was later sent to train in ‘Commonwealth’ countries such as India, the U.S.A., and the U.K. He participated in the Nigerian Civil War, and by the late 1970s, he had earned the position of military secretary at the army headquarters. After being involved in three coup d’etats, in 1966, 1975 and 1976, he served as one of the top military leaders during the December 1983 coup. Following this, he was chosen as the new head of state. He launched the famous “war against indiscipline” and struck hard on corrupt political figures and businessmen. However, he somehow resorted to strict measures and controlled the media and the economy. This led to a decline in the economy, and he was detained in 1985. In 2003, he lost the presidential election. However, he won in the 2015 election, representing the ‘All Progressives Congress Party.’
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Born
December 17, 1942 Black Celebrities Born on December 17
Birth Place
Daura, Nigeria
Education
US Army War College, Defence Services Staff College, Nigerian Military Training College, Mons Officer Cadet School, Nigerian Military Training College
Political Ideology
Congress_for_Progressive_Change
Spouse(s)
Aisha Buhari, Safinatu Yusuf (m. 1971–1988)
Siblings
Hajiya Rakiya Adamu
Children
Aisha Buhari, Amina Buhari, Fatima Buhari, Hadiza Buhari, Halima Buhari Sheriff, Musa Buhari, Safinatu Lami Buhari, Yusuf Buhari, Zahra Buhari, Zulaihat Buhari