Aisha Buhari

Quick Facts

Full Name	Aisha Buhari
Occupation	Activist
Date Of Birth	Feb 17, 1971(1971-02-17)
Age	53
Birthplace	Adamawa State
Country	Nigeria
Horoscope	Aquarius

Aisha Buhari Biography

Aisha Buhari is one of the most popular and richest Activist who was born on February 17, 1971 in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Aisha was born on 17 February 1971 in Adamawa State, Northeastern Nigeria. Her grandfather Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu was Nigeria’s first minister of defence. Aisha’s father was a civil engineer, and her mother is a descendant of the Ankali family, renowned farmers. Aisha Buhari went to primary and secondary school in Adamawa State. On 2 December 1989, Aisha married Muhammadu Buhari, who had five children from a previous marriage to Safinatu Yusuf. Aisha and Muhammadu Buhari have five children together and one grandchild.

On 12 June 2015, Aisha Buhari met with some mothers of the abducted Chibok Girls on 14 April 2016, and donated proceeds from her book to parents of the Chibok girls, the Buni Yadi boys murdered in 2014, and children suffering from malnutrition.

Aisha Buhari is a vocal advocate of women’s rights and children rights, and this was a focal point during her campaign for her husband’s election in 2015. Aisha has, on several occasions, emphasized the need for young girls to get primary and secondary school education before getting married, saying that she believes no girl should get married before the age of 17.

In October 2016, Aisha Buhari said that she would not back her husband in the next election unless he got a grip on his government. He responded that she belonged in his kitchen, saying “I don’t know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room.”

Future Assured is an initiative founded by Aisha Buhari to continue her advocacy work for the health and well-being of women and children through community mobilization and health promotion. Aisha was prompted by the need to improve the current poor health outcomes of women, children and other vulnerable groups of the Nigerian population, and Aisha affirmed her commitment to this work at a stakeholders meeting held at the presidential villa and a public launch of Future Assured programs at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly held in New York on 29 September 2015.

Aisha Buhari Net Worth

Aisha Buhari is one of the richest Activist from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Aisha Buhari 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Aisha Halilu (born 17 February 1971) is the First Lady of Nigeria and wife of the current President Muhammadu Buhari, who assumed office on 29 May 2015 after defeating the then-incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan. Aisha is a cosmetologist, beauty therapist and author.

In July 2014, Aisha advised Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to resign from office as president of Nigeria, following a suicide bombing and an alleged assassination attempt on her husband. Aisha is a women’s right activist and child right Advocate, and she has criticized child marriage and homosexuality.

In May 2015, on the sidelines of the Global Women Conference held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she stressed the need for Nigerian laws that will protect the women from forced early marriages, sex trafficking and other issues Nigerian girls and women contend with. Aisha raised concerns on child sexual abuse in Nigeria, sex trafficking and the need for legislation against early marriage.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Aisha Buhari Dating?

According to our records, Aisha Buhari married to Muhammadu Buhari. As of December 1, 2023, Aisha Buhari’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Juan Ranked on the list of most popular Activist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Aisha Buhari celebrates birthday on February 17 of every year.

Top Facts about Aisha Buhari

1. Aisha Buhari is the wife of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari.
2. She has been First Lady since 2015.
3. Aisha Buhari is an advocate for women’s rights and health issues.
4. She founded the Future Assured initiative to support women and children.
5. Aisha Buhari criticized her husband’s government publicly in 2016.
6. In 2020, she called for a total lockdown due to COVID-19.
7. Aisha Buhari has been involved in various philanthropic activities across Nigeria.
8. She was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by Sun Moon University, South Korea in 2019.
9. Aisha Buhari has spoken out against child marriage and gender-based violence.
10. She is known for her fashion sense and style choices as First Lady of Nigeria.

When did Aisha Buhari get married?

December 2, 1989 (Muhammadu Buhari)

Is Buhari's wife in Nigeria?

Wife

How many wives does President Buhari have?

His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR
Spouse(s)| Safinatu Yusuf ​ ​ ( m. 1971; div. 1988)​ Aisha Halilu ​ ( m. 1989)​
Children| 10 Zulaihat (deceased) Fatima Musa (deceased) Hadiza Safinatu Halima Yusuf Zarah Amina
Alma mater| Nigerian Military Training College Mons Officer Cadet School U.S. Army War College

How age is Aisha Buhari?

51 years (February 17, 1971)

Who is the first lady in nigerian?

First Lady of Nigeria
Incumbent Aisha Buhari since 29 May 2015
Inaugural holder| Flora Azikiwe
Formation| 1963