Munirat Marwa

Munirat Buba Marwa
First Lady of Lagos State
In role
August 1996 – May 1999
GovernorMohammed Buba Marwa
Preceded byOmolola Oyinlola
Succeeded byOluremi Tinubu
Personal details
Born1956 (age 69–70)
Lagos, Nigeria
SpouseMohammed Buba Marwa
Occupation
  • politician

Munirat Buba Marwa (born 1956) is the wife of Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa, a Nigerian military officer and politician. She is known for her role as the former first lady of Lagos State, supporting her husband during his tenure as military administrator from 1996 to 1999.[1][2][3][4][5]

Personal life

She is married to Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa, the chairman and CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).[6][7][8][9] She is the mother-in-law to Muhammad Turad Sha'aban, who is married to Hanan Buhari, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari.[10][11] Her son Imran graduated with a First Class in Electronics and Electrical Engineering at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.[12][13] Her mother, Hajiya Zainab Hussain, passed away in June 2025 at the age of 76.[14][15][16]

Reference

  1. ^ "Munirat Buba Marwa: The Unassuming Woman Who Stays on Her Lane – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  2. ^ "The Return of Munira Marwa – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Munirat Marwa's love for tattoo - Nigeria Newspapers, Entertainment & News Updates. DisNaija.Com". 7 April 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  4. ^ Nation, The (10 June 2016). "Munirat Marwa regains groove". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  5. ^ Amos, Kobor (14 May 2016). "Hajia Munirat Marwa bubbles again". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  6. ^ "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term". Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  7. ^ Oyediran, Tosin (14 November 2025). "Tinubu reappoints Marwa as NDLEA chair". The Punch. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  8. ^ Onah, Vanessa (14 November 2025). "Tinubu reappoints Mohammed Marwa as NDLEA Chairman". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  9. ^ Ayobami, Ayooluwa (14 November 2025). "BREAKING: Tinubu Reappoints Buba Marwa as NDLEA Chairman". Trending News. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  10. ^ Source, The (6 September 2020). "Marwa's Step Son Marries Buhari's Daughter |The Source". The Source. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  11. ^ "Munirat Marwa Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  12. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (28 July 2018). "Marwa's son bags first class from United Kingdom Varsity". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  13. ^ Balogun, Hazeez (28 July 2018). "Gen. Marwa's Son Bags First Class". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  14. ^ Oduah, Henry (21 June 2025). "Buba Marwa's mother-in-law dies at 76". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  15. ^ "Marwa's Mother-in-law, Hajiya Zainab Hussain, Dies at 76 – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  16. ^ Okonkwo, Amarachi (21 June 2025). "Marwa loses mother-in-law". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 11 February 2026.


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