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Memorial Page for Muhammadu Buhari

Dec 17, 1942 – Jul 13, 2025(82 years)Died in:London, United Kingdom

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

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July 13th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Daura, Nigeria

Place of Death

London, United Kingdom

Nationality

Nigeria

Children

Religion

Islam

Occupation(4)

military personnel politicianteachermilitary officer

Awards(2)

Order of the Federal RepublicGrand Cross of the Order of the Pioneers of Liberia

Spouse(2)

Safinatu BuhariAisha Buhari

Education(3)

United States Army War CollegeDefence Services Staff CollegeMons Officer Cadet School

Muhammadu Buhari (* December 17, 1942 in Daura; † July 13, 2025 in London) was a former President of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985 and 2015 to 2025 (born 1942–2025). He was 82 years old. He was married to Safinatu Buhari and Aisha Buhari. He had 10 children. His education included United States Army War College, Defence Services Staff College and Mons Officer Cadet School. His faith was Islam. His awards include Order of the Federal Republic and Grand Cross of the Order of the Pioneers of Liberia.

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Born in Daura, Nigeria

1942

Married Safinatu Buhari

1971

until 1988

Married Aisha Buhari

1989

until 2025

Grand Cross of the Order of the Pioneers of Liberia

2019

Died in London, United Kingdom

2025

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Safinatu Buhari

Muhammadu Buhari. Forever remembered.