5 Interesting Facts About Her Excellency Aisha Buhari

As the new government takes over the reins of power, it’s important to know at least a few basic things about our new leaders and their families. Here are a few things worth knowing about our new first lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari:

1. The mother of five – Amina Buhari, Halima Buhari Sheriff, Yusuf Buhari, Zarah Buhari, and Aisha Buhari – prefers to be addressed as the wife of the President of Nigeria rather than “First Lady”.
2. She has a Bachelor’s in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and is currently studying for a Master’s Degree in International Affairs & Strategic Studies from Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA).
3. She is a trained esthetician with diplomas in Cosmetology and Beauty from institutions in Paris and London
4. She is the author of The Essentials of Beauty Therapy and owns a spa and beauty institute in Kaduna and Abuja.
5. She was born in Adamawa State and is fluent in English and Arabic.

The Buharis have been married for over 25 years.

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This article was first published on 1st June 2015

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