as the President of Nigeria from May 29, 2015, to May 29, 2023. Born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, he is a retired Major General in the Nigerian Army and previously served as Nigeria’s military head of state from December 31, 1983, to August 27, 1985, after a military coup.
Buhari ran for president multiple times and was elected in 2015 under the All Progressives Congress (APC), defeating the incumbent president, Goodluck Jonathan. His administration focused on combating corruption, improving security, and reviving the economy, though it faced criticism and challenges during his tenure.
Muhammadu Buhari first led Nigeria as a military head of state from December 31, 1983, to August 27, 1985, following a military coup. He later became the civilian President of Nigeria on May 29, 2015, after winning the presidential election. He served two terms as president, with his leadership ending on May 29, 2023.
