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Muhammadu Buhari

Muhammadu Buhari

Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Served: May 29, 2015 – May 29, 2023)

All Progressives Congress Katsina State

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Bio Summary

Muhammadu Buhari is a Nigerian statesman, retired military Major General, and former civilian President who served from 2015 to 2023 under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Born in Daura, Katsina State, Buhari initially held power as a military Head of State from 1983 to 1985. After transitioning to democratic politics, he won the historic 2015 presidential election, marking the first time an incumbent president was defeated at the polls in Nigeria. His governance approach was heavily defined by a structured anti-corruption agenda, substantial investments in national infrastructure, and an emphasis on agricultural expansion.

Education

  1. Primary Education: Primary School, Daura and Mai'adua, Katsina (1948–1952); Katsina Middle School (1953)
  2. Secondary Education: Katsina Provincial Secondary School (now Government College, Katsina), earned West African School Certificate (1956–1961)
  3. Military Training & Higher Education:
  4. Nigerian Military Training College (NMTC), Kaduna (1961–1962)
  5. Mons Officer Cadet School, Aldershot, England (1962–1963)
  6. Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, India (1973)
  7. United States Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA, Master of Strategic Studies degree (1979–1980)

Professional Background

Muhammadu Buhari had an extensive 24-year career in the Nigerian military, enlisting in 1961 and rising to the rank of Major General before retiring following a coup in 1985. Throughout his military career, he held operational, strategic, and political appointments, including:

  1. Platoon and Battalion Commander during the Nigerian Civil War
  2. Military Governor of the North-Eastern State (later Borno State) (1975–1976)
  3. Federal Commissioner for Petroleum and Natural Resources (1976–1978)
  4. First Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) (1977–1978)
  5. General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3rd Armoured Division, Jos (1981–1983)
  6. Military Head of State of Nigeria (December 31, 1983 – August 27, 1985)
  7. Executive Chairman of the Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund (PTF) (1994–1999)