Biography
Yusuf Buhari (born April 23) is a renowned Nigerian businessman and politician. He is one of three children born to the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, and his wife, Aisha Buhari.
Yusuf Buhari spent most of his life in the United Kingdom. He is a business graduate of University Of Surrey in London and holds a diploma in financial management.
In December 2021, Yusuf Buhari was appointed as the District head of Daura. He has also been involved in other presidential committees, such as the committee on the economy and the committee on agriculture.
| Yusuf Buhari: History • Bio • Photo | |
| Full Name: | Yusuf Buhari |
| Born: | April 23 (age 20-30+ years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Daura, Katsina, Nigeria |
| State Of Origin: | Katsina State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | 1.67 m |
| Parents: | Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari |
| Siblings: | Zahra Buhari, Halima Buhari Sheriff, Fatima Buhari, Musa Buhari, Zulaihat Buhari, Amina Buhari, Hadiza Buhari, Safinatu Lami Buhari, Aisha Buhari |
| Wife • Spouse: | Zahra Bayero (m. 2021) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Occupation: | Politician • Businessman |
| Net Worth: | US$7 million |
Early Life & Education
Yusuf Buhari is the first son of the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, and the first lady Aisha Buhari. He was born on April 23, in the 90s. He hails from Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria.
Yusuf Buhari has nine siblings: Zahra Buhari, Halima Buhari Sheriff, Fatima Buhari, Musa Buhari, Zulaihat Buhari, Amina Buhari, Hadiza Buhari, Safinatu Lami Buhari, and Aisha Buhari. His uncles are Musa Halilu Ahmed, Modi Halilu, Usman Halilu, and Hameed Halilu, while his grandparents are Adamu Buhari and Zulaihat Buhari.
Yusuf Buhari is a graduate of Political Science from King’s College, London. He is also an alumnus of the University Of Surrey, where he read Financial Management.
After his studies, he took up a job in London as an analyst in the fixed income and currencies division. Yusuf Buhari resigned from his job to join his father’s administration as an economic and private sector development adviser.
Personal Life
The wedding of Yusuf Buhari, the son of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, to the daughter of Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero, a renowned monarch in northeastern Kano State, was a roll call for Nigeria’s most influential political elites.
Yusuf Buhari is married to Zahra Bayero. Their marriage took place in 2021. There is no information about him having any child for now.
The nuptials, spanning over two days, commenced Friday amid tight security at the palace of the Emir of Bichi, the bride’s father, with thousands of well-wishers in attendance.
Career
Yusuf Buhari was given the title of District Head of Daura. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was present at the ceremony, which took place in Daura on Saturday.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, Niger Delta, and Science and Technology Ministers, among others, attended the ceremony.
Net Worth
Following in his father’s footsteps stands as a blessing and source of livelihood for the President’s son. Yusuf Buhari has an accumulated total net worth of US$7 million. He is the owner of exotic cars, properties and rumor has it that he owns a private jet too.
Social Media
- Twitter handle: @Yubuhari
- Instagram handle: @Yusuf_mu_buhari