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Muhammadu Buhari Biography and Timeline

Follow Muhammadu Buhari through 6 dated historical records for Nigeria.

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Muhammadu Buhari, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records

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1983–2020Years on this page

1983

31 December 1983

President of Nigeria

Major General · President of Nigeria · Lagos · Government / Government of Nigeria

Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the overthrow of Shehu Shagari

Role range: 1983-1985 – 1983-1985

2015

29 May 2015

President of Nigeria

President of Nigeria · President of Nigeria · Abuja · Government / Government of Nigeria

Appointed President of Nigeria after the 2015 presidential election

Role range: 2015-2023 – 2015-2023

2019

23 February 2019

Presidential Election

President of Nigeria · Abuja · Government / Government of Nigeria

Wins re-election as President of Nigeria.

Role range: 2015-2023

2020

27 February 2020

COVID-19

President of Nigeria · Abuja · Government / Government of Nigeria

Nigeria confirms the first COVID-19 case in sub-Saharan Africa.

Role range: 2015-2023

29 March 2020

COVID-19

President of Nigeria · Abuja · Government / Government of Nigeria

Orders lockdowns in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja.

Role range: 2015-2023

11 October 2020

End SARS Protests

President of Nigeria · Abuja · Government / Government of Nigeria

Announces the disbanding of SARS after nationwide protests.

Role range: 2015-2023

Records, sources and methodology

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