Muhammadu Buhari

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Military officer · Nigeria

Date of birth: December 17, 1942
Died on July 13, 2025: Died at the age of 82; Would have turned 83 today

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

The story behind the name

Muhammadu Buhari was a military officer (Nigeria). Muhammadu Buhari was born on December 17, 1942 in Daura. Among other things, Muhammadu Buhari was known for Nigerian Army. Muhammadu Buhari founded Federal University of Health Sciences.

Known interest

Federal University of Health Sciences

Founded company

Source: Wikidata

N-Power (Nigeria)

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Official websitethisisbuhari.com

Accounts: Instagram

Facts about Muhammadu

Born: December 17, 1942 in Daura
Died: July 13, 2025
Nationality: Nigeria
Occupations: Military officer, Teacher, Politician, and Military personnel
Languages: English
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 91 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: December 17, 1942
Born on a: Thursday
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius

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What makes Muhammadu Buhari unique

Generation: Silent Generation
In memory: Died at the age of 82
Today: Would have turned 83 today

First award in 2019, the year Muhammadu Buhari turned 77.

Born on the same day

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Awards

Award	Year
Grand Cross of the Order of the Pioneers of Liberia	2019
Order of the Federal Republic	–
Order of the Nigeria	–
Order of the Republic of Serbia	–

Groups

Name	From	To
Nigerian Army	–	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
Federal University of Health Sciences	–
N-Power (Nigeria)	–

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