Fatima Buhari’s biography: all you need to understand about the newly appointed board member of CIFCFEN
One of President Muhammadu Buhari’s offspring, Fatima Buhari, has been in the media in recent hours following her induction as a member of the board of trustees of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Examiners of Nigeria (CIFCFEN).
As per the reports, the ceremony occurred recently at ANAN House, Abuja, and besides Fatima Buhari joining the board, 17 other individuals were also welcomed into the institute.
Iliyasu Gashinbaki, currently the president of CIFCFEN, stated that Fatima Buhari entered the board with extensive knowledge acquired over the years from both public sector roles and international organizations.
The information shared highlighted that CIFCFEN is an organization established by ANAN to provide skilled professionals in the specialized fields of forensic accounting and fraud investigation across the nation.
This article aims to provide insights about Fatima Buhari; keep reading for more information.
Profile Summary
| Name | Fatima Buhari |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | March 7, 1975 |
| Age | 46 in 2021 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Father | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Mother | Safinatu Yusuf |
| Siblings | 7 |
| Marital status | Married to Malam Gimba Yau Kumo |
| Education | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria |
Fatima Buhari
Fatima Buhari was born on March 7, 1975, to Muhammadu Buhari and Sefinatu Yusuf, who is known as the first wife of the president.
According to the records, Fatima’s mother, Sefinatu Buhari, was born on December 11, 1952, and belonged to Fulani lineage. Sefinatu’s ancestry can be traced back to the late Shehu Usman Danfodio, who was the leader of the 18th-century jihad that resulted in Sharia law being established in the northern region of the country.
The records indicate that Sefinatu was born in Jos, Plateau State, to the late Alhaji Yusuf Mani and the late Hajia Hadiza Mani on December 11, 1952.
For those unfamiliar, Fatima is the President Buhari’s second daughter, and she has seven additional siblings: Yusuf Buhari, Nana-Hadiza, Safinatu, Halima, Zahra, Aisha Hannah, and Noor.
Fatima Buhari is a Nigerian by birth and marked her 46th birthday in March 2021.
Education
Fatima Buhari completed her education at Airforce Primary School, Victoria Island, Lagos, before proceeding to Government College, Kaduna. She later gained admission to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, earning her initial degree in Accounting. Fatima holds a postgraduate qualification in accounting and finance from Stratford College of Business and Management in the UK, an MBA from Anglia Ruskin University, UK, and another master’s degree from the University of Northampton, UK.
President Buhari’s daughter is a member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN).
Personal life
Fatima Buhari is married to the former managing director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Malam Gimba Yau Kumo; their wedding ceremony, held in Daura, Katsina state, was attended by some of the most distinguished figures in the country.
