Aisha Buhari
Aisha Buhari | |
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| First Lady of Nigeria | |
| In role 29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023 | |
| President | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Preceded by | Patience Jonathan |
| Succeeded by | Oluremi Tinubu |
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| Born | Aisha Halilu 17 February 1971 Adamawa, Nigeria |
| Party | All Progressives Congress |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Muhammadu Ribadu (grandfather) |
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Aisha Halilu Buhari ((ⓘ); born 17th February,1971) is a beauty therapist who served as the First Lady of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. Advocacy and humanitarian work
Buhari is a vocal advocate for women’s and children’s rights and has been involved in initiatives aimed at improving their welfare in Nigeria. In 2014, she founded the Aisha Buhari Foundation, a non-governmental organisation focused on humanitarian and philanthropic efforts, particularly concerning the well-being of women and children. The foundation’s flagship programme, Future Assured, promotes maternal and child health, education, nutrition, and economic empowerment through community outreach, free health services, and support for underserved populations."Aisha Buhari Foundation". Retrieved 26 February 2026."Background". The Future Assured. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
Through Future Assured and other engagements, she has campaigned against gender-based violence, supported girl-child education, and collaborated with development partners to expand healthcare access and social welfare services. She has also used her platform to appeal for improved laws and policies that protect women and children from early marriage, abuse, and exploitation."Tinubu celebrates Aisha Buhari at 55, praises her courage and advocacy". 24 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026."Aisha Buhari pledges support for women, children's health". Retrieved 26 February 2026.