Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has described the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s greatest legacy as his unwavering investment in education and human capital development, saying his commitment to learning will continue to benefit future generations of Nigerians.
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has paid tribute to her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing education as the most enduring legacy of his administration.
She made the remarks while performing the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Computer Science Complex at Al-Qalam University, Katsina, where she highlighted Buhari’s long-standing commitment to expanding educational opportunities across Nigeria.
According to Aisha Buhari, her late husband consistently viewed education as the foundation for national development and invested significantly in policies and programmes aimed at improving access to quality learning.
She said Buhari believed that empowering young people through education would create lasting economic growth, strengthen institutions and prepare future generations to contribute meaningfully to national progress.
The former First Lady urged Nigerians, particularly students, to sustain the values of hard work, discipline and learning that she said the late President promoted throughout his years in public service.
The remarks came during the unveiling of a new Computer Science Complex at Al-Qalam University, an institution established to promote higher education and research in northern Nigeria.
Since the death of former President Buhari, political leaders, family members and supporters have continued to reflect on various aspects of his administration, including infrastructure, security, agriculture and education. Aisha Buhari’s comments specifically emphasised education as the defining achievement she believes will outlive his presidency.
Aisha Buhari encouraged educational institutions and development partners to continue investing in science, technology and innovation, stressing that such investments remain essential to Nigeria’s future competitiveness.
She also commended the management of Al-Qalam University for expanding learning facilities and supporting technological advancement through the new project.
As tributes to the late President continue, Aisha Buhari maintained that history would remember Muhammadu Buhari not only for his years in office but also for his commitment to education and human capital development. She expressed hope that future leaders would continue to prioritise investments that empower Nigerian youths through learning and innovation.