Zahra Buhari is a Nigerian businesswoman, microbiologist, and philanthropist. She is the daughter of the late Muhammadu Buhari, the former President of Nigeria. Zahra Buhari is the owner and creator of an NGO that helps children with sickle cell disease. Many people find inspiration in her work.
Zahra Buhari Biography
| Full Name: | Zahra Muhammadu Buhari |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Entrepreneur & Philanthropist |
| Husband/Spouse: | Ahmed Indimi |
Early Life and Education
Zahra Buhari (born on December 18, 1994, age 31 years old). She is from Daura, a local government area in Katsina State, Northern Nigeria. She is the daughter of the late former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and Aisha Buhari.
Zahra Buhari grew up with her siblings, Zulaihat Buhari, Hadiza Buhari, Safinatu Lami Buhari, Yusuf Buhari, Fatima Buhari, Amina Buhari, Musa Buhari, Halima Buhari Sheriff, and Zahra Buhari.
Zahra Buhari first attended the British School of Lome after finishing her studies at the Kaduna International School.
She later enrolled in Medical Microbiology Studies at Bellerby’s College in Brighton and ultimately the University of Surrey in the UK.
Her religion is Islam, and her ethnicity is Black. A look into her ancestry reveals that she is a mixture of the Fulani, Hausa, and Kanuri communities. Her father comes from a Fulani family, while her mother comes from Hausa and Kanuri communities.
Career
Despite earning a degree in the subject, Zahra Buhari decided to pursue entrepreneurship instead of a career in microbiology.
She is the owner of an NGO that supports and empowers people by giving impoverished children the right to education and promoting economic empowerment.
The NGO founded by Zahra Buhari also provides the best medical care for kids with sickle cell illness.
ACE also actively advocates for better healthcare for all Nigerians and supports the education of children from resource-poor settings in the country. Additionally, it promotes the economic empowerment of young people and women and offers alternative education for out-of-school children. She is also the founder of ZMB Homes.
The homes offer safe and nurturing spaces to orphans in Nigeria, so they can get a new chance to achieve their dreams and purpose. In July 2018, she commissioned a home in Kaduna to accommodate and nurture 90 orphaned and vulnerable children.
The president’s daughter is well-known on social media for her charitable work. A campaign encouraging people to start and participate in dialogues about various societal concerns is running on Zahra Buhari’s Instagram. She aims to create a safe environment where people can discuss and share their stories. She is an advocate for social reform and transformation.
Personal Life
Zahra Buhari Indimi is married to Ahmed Indimi, the son of Alhaji Mohamed Indimi, a Nigerian business magnate and founder of Oriental Energy Resources (OER), who hails from Borno State.
Wedding and Marriage
The first daughter married Ahmed on 16th December 2016. The Fatiha ceremony was held at the National Mosque in Abuja. Family, friends, and several political leaders graced the event.
On the big day, a couple of Zahra Buhari’s wedding photos were widely disseminated on social media. The pair also shared news of their special day on Instagram.
Net Worth
Zahra Buhari is a popular entrepreneur and philanthropist who has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
