Aisha Buhari
| Aisha Buhari | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Nigeria | |
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Assumed office May 29, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Patience Jonathan |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Aisha Halilu February 17, 1971[1][2][3] Adamawa, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | APC |
| Spouse(s) | Muhammadu Buhari (m. 1989)[1][4] |
| Relations | Muhammadu Ribadu (grandfather) |
| Children | Halima,Zarah,Yusuf,Aisha,Amina |
| Residence | Aso Villa |
| Alma mater |
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| Profession | Business Woman |
| Religion | Islam |
Aisha Muhammadu Buhari (born 17 February 1971[3]) is the wife of Muhammadu Buhari, the President of Nigeria, who assumed office on May 29, 2015 after defeating the then-incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan. She is a Cosmetologist and Beauty therapist.[5][6]
Early life and family
Aisha was born on 17 February 1971[7][8][9] in Adamawa State, Northeastern Nigeria.[10] Her grandfather, Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu was Nigeria's first Minister of Defence.[11] Her father was a civil engineer while her mother is a descendant of the Ankali family, renowned farmers and textile giants. Aisha Buhari went to primary and secondary school in Adamawa, where she lived with siblings, her nieces and nephews.[12] On December 2, 1989, Aisha married Muhammadu Buhari,[1][4][8] who had five children from a previous Marriage to Safinatu Yusuf. Aisha and Muhammadu Buhari have five children together and one grandchild.[13]
Education
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bello University(ABU),[10] and a master's degree in International Affairs and Strategic Studies from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna.[14] She is currently undertaking a Counselling Course on Co-Dependency in the United Kingdom. She obtained a Diploma in Beauty Therapy from the Carlton Institute of Beauty Therapy, Windsor, United Kingdom and specialized in Permanent Make-up, Mesotherapy and Miocro-dermabrasion. She holds a post-graduate diploma in cosmetology and beauty from Academy Esthetique Beauty Institute of France.[15] She is a member of the United Kingdom Vocational Training and Charitable Trust and the International Health and Beauty Council.[16]
Business career
Prior to acquiring her higher degrees, Mrs. Buhari had earlier pursued a career in Beauty and fashion. For years, Mrs. Buhari has run a successful business as the Founder/Managing Director of Hanzy Spa and Principal of Hanzy Beauty Institute, a Beauty salon in Kaduna and Abuja.[17] She is a Resource Person to the National Basic Technical Education (NBTE)[18] on Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology and has participated in the curriculum development of Small Medium Enterprises for NBTE. Aisha closed her beauty salon following the emergence of her husband, Buhari as President of Nigeria.[12][19]
Political career and advocacy
On July 2014, She advised Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to resign from office as President of Nigeria, following a suicide bombing and an alleged assassination attempt on her Buhari.[20] She is a women's right activist and child right Advocate. She is one of the Nigerians who criticized child marriage and homosexuality.
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. She has, on several occasions, emphasised 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.[21]
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. She raised concerns on Child sexual abuse in Nigeria, sex trafficking and the need for Legislation against early marriage.[22]
On June 12, 2015 Aisha Buhari met with some mothers of the abducted Chibok Girls, a meeting she had wanted to hold for a long time.[23]
Public image
Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has been described by many Nigerians as a classy woman. She surprised Nigerians when she made it known that her role as wife of the President of Nigeria will be limited to whatever is Constitutionally recognised, as she promised not to overstep.[24]
References
- 1 2 3 http://www.ibtimes.com/nigerias-new-first-lady-aisha-buhari-8-things-know-about-president-elects-wife-1892079
- ↑ http://news.yahoo.com/aisha-buhari-style-first-lady-nigeria-211404783.html
- 1 2 http://www.nigerianbiography.com/2015/06/biography-of-aisha-buhari-first-lady-of.html
- 1 2 3 http://naijarchives.com/things-you-never-knew-about-aisha-buhari/
- ↑ "Aisha Buhari urges fair representation of women in appointments". Vanguard News.
- ↑ "Aisha Buhari Meets With APC Women, Youths - Channels Television". Channels Television.
- ↑ "Who is Aisha Buhari?"
- 1 2 "Biography/Profile/Curriculum Vitae Of MRS AISHA BUHARI"
- ↑ "Aisha: Brain and beauty in the villa, Vanguard"
- 1 2 "Aisha Buhari: Beautiful And Graceful First Lady". The Guardian. April 25, 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
- ↑ Clement Ejiofor. "5 Facts You Need To Know About Aisha Buhari". NEWS.NAIJ.COM - Nigerian & worldwide news.
- 1 2 "Aisha Buhari: 10 Things to Know About Nigerian President-Elect Muhammadu Buhari's Wife". International Business Times. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ↑ "Patience Jonathan’s mistake, lesson for Aisha Buhari – Women". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper.
- ↑ Varghese, Jonlee. "Aisha Buhari: 10 Things to Know About Nigerian President-Elect Muhammadu Buhari's Wife". International Business Times. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ↑ "5 Facts You Need To Know About Aisha Buhari". The Punch. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ↑ Sean. "Biography/Profile/Curriculum Vitae Of MRS AISHA BUHARI". dailymail.com.ng.
- ↑ Isenho, Godwin. "Aisha Buhari Closes Beauty Parlour in Kaduna". The Punch. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ↑ "Nigerian Basic Technical Education". The Punch. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ↑ "Aisha Buhari Closes Beauty Parlour in Kaduna". The Punch. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ↑ Morgan Winsor (22 April 2015). "Nigeria’s New First Lady, Aisha Buhari: 8 Things To Know About The President-Elect's Wife". International Business Times.
- ↑ Ugwuanyi, Sylvester. "Aisha Buhari says girls should attain 17 years before going into marraige". The Daily Post. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ↑ "Aisha Buhari Seeks Legislation Against Early Marriage=June 13, 2015". ChannelsTV.
- ↑ Adoyi, Ali (June 13, 2015). "Tears as Aisha Buhari, Mrs Osinbajo meet mothers of Chibok". Daily Post.
- ↑ "How I will operate as Nigeria’s First Lady – Buhari’s Wife=June 13, 2015". Premium Times.
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