Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died in a clinic London, United Kingdom.
Garba Shehu, his spokesperson, announced his demise on Sunday in a post on X.
“The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” he wrote.
The former president was 82 years old.
INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN
The family has announced the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon, in a clinic in London.
May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.
Signed.
Garba Shehu
13 July 2025
Muhammadu Buhari is a Nigerian politician and former military general who served as the President of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. Born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, Buhari rose through the ranks of the Nigerian Army, becoming a Major General and serving as the country’s Head of State from 1983 to 1985.
Early Life and Education
Buhari was born to a Fulani family, with his father, Mallam Hardo Adamu, being a chieftain. After his father’s death when Buhari was four, his mother, Zulaihat, raised him. He attended Katsina Middle School and Katsina Provincial Secondary School before joining the Nigerian Military Training College.
Military Career
Buhari’s military career spanned several decades, with notable positions including:
- Military Governor of the North Eastern State
- Federal Commissioner of Petroleum Resources
- Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
- General Officer Commanding, 4th Infantry Division
Presidency
Buhari’s presidency was marked by efforts to combat corruption, improve security, and boost the economy. Some key initiatives include ¹ ² ³:
- Nationwide Social Investment Program: A national social welfare program introduced in 2016 to distribute resources fairly to vulnerable groups
- N-Power: A program aimed at addressing unemployment and promoting economic growth
- Anti-corruption efforts: Implementing policies to improve transparency in government
Personal Life
Buhari has been married twice:
- Safinatu Yusuf (1971-1988), with whom he had five children
- Aisha Buhari (1989-present), with whom he had five children
Legacy
Buhari’s presidency was marked by controversy, including criticism for his handling of security issues and economic challenges. Despite this, he remains a significant figure in Nigerian politics.
