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BUHARI, Aisha Halilu

· b. February 17, 1971

Mrs. Aisha Buhari is the wife of the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, Cosmetologist, Beauty therapist and Author. Mrs. 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, emphasized the need for young girls to get primary and secondary school education before getting married. Mrs. Buhari founded Future Assured Initiative to continue her advocacy work for the health and well-being of women and children through community mobilization and health promotion. She was prompted by the need to improve the current poor health outcomes of women, children and other vulnerable groups of the Nigerian population.

Biographical record

Gender
Female
Date of Birth
February 17, 1971
State of Origin
Adamawa State
Name of Spouse
President, Muhammadu Buhari (m. December 2,1989)
Number of Children (Male)
1
Number of Children ( Female)
4
Names of Children
NAMES OF CHILDREN:
Halima, Zarah, Yusuf, Aisha, Amina
Schools Attended with Dates
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Nigeria Defence Academy, Kaduna; Carlton Institute of Beauty Therapy, Windsor, United Kingdom; Academy Esthetique Beauty Institute of France
Membership of Professional Bodies/Professional Qualifications
- Member, United Kingdom Vocational Training and Charitable Trust
- Member, International Health and Beauty Council
Present Appointment
First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria; Founder, Future Assured; Founder and Managing Director, Hanzy Spa; Principal, Hanzy Beauty Institute
Have you ever been a member of any political party?
Yes
If "Yes", please state the party(ies) and offices you have held with dates
All Progressives Congress (APC)
Creative Work/Major Exhibitions
PUBLICATIONS
Essentials of Beauty Therapy: A Complete Guide for Beauty Specialists (Recommended as a text for the National Basic Technical Education (NBTE) curriculum)

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