Muhammadu Buhari GCFR is a Nigerian politician who has been president of Nigeria since 2015. Buhari is a retired Major General of the Nigerian Army and served as military head of state from 1983 to 1985, after taking power in a military coup d'état.
Born: 17 December 1942 (age 77 years), Daura, Nigeria
Children: Yusuf Buhari, Zahra Buhari, Fatima Buhari, MORE
Spouse: Aisha Buhari (m. 1989), Safinatu Yusuf (m. 1971–1988)
Books: The military class, political class, and the quest for good governance in Nigeria, MORE
Education: US Army War College (1979–1980), MORE
Previous offices: President of Nigeria (1983–1985), Governor of the Northeastern State (1975–1976)
