Nigeria is mourning the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed on Sunday, in London at the age of 82, marking the end of an era in the nation’s political history.
As tributes pour in from across the country and the world, a visual chronicle of his life and leadership has emerged—capturing key moments from a career that spanned military service, democratic governance, and national transformation.
Born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, Buhari first rose to prominence as a military officer before becoming Nigeria’s military Head of State from 1983 to 1985.
He later returned as a civilian president in 2015 under the All Progressives Congress (APC), becoming the first opposition candidate in Nigeria’s history to defeat a sitting president at the polls. He was re-elected in 2019 and completed his second term in May 2023.
A collection of poignant photographs now circulating on social media offers a powerful reflection of Buhari’s public life, his stoic military bearing in uniform, introspection, and scenes of national importance including international summits, public speeches, and visits to conflict-affected regions.
President Bola Tinubu has since expressed condolences, describing Buhari as “a patriot who gave everything to Nigeria.”
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However, Flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff nationwide as a mark of respect.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed for the United Kingdom to accompany the late president’s remains back to Nigeria.
Burial arrangements are expected to be announced by the family and the federal government in the coming days.
As the nation reflects on his legacy, the photographs of Muhammadu Buhari serve as a lasting reminder of a man who shaped the course of Nigeria’s modern history.
