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Abubakar Sani Bello Biography | Age | Education | Wife | Children | Net Worth

PROFILE

Abubakar Sani Bello is a Nigerian politician and the current governor of Niger State. He is the richest among the 35 governors in Nigeria, his family has been listed in Forbes magazine as not only the wealthiest in Nigeria, but also in Africa. His family business cut across different kinds of businesses like construction, oil and gas, and communications. His father is said to own 40% of MTN Nigeria. His brother married Dangote’s daughter; while he is married to Dr. Amina Abubakar daughter of Nigeria’s former military head of state Abdussalami Abubakar, her mother is the incumbent chief justice of Niger State.

PERSONAL LIFE

Born 17 December 1967. He is the eldest child of the Nigerian Billionaire and former military Governor of old Kano state Col Sani Bello (RTD). He happily married with children. He is popularly called Abu Lolo, and has followed his father’s footsteps faithfully

EDUCATION

Name Of School Degree Year ST. Loius primary school, Kano 1974 – 1979 Nigerian Military School1980 – 1985 University of Maiduguri B.Sc Economics 1986 – 1991

WORK HISTORY

Abubakar Sani Bello held several managerial positions in big establishments like millennium travels and tours, properties and estates limited, Heritage Hospitality services limited.

Abubakar Sani Bello wife

The governor of Niger State is married to Dr Amina Abubakar Bello, who is the daughter of former military head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar. Abubakar wife is a consultant Gynecologist who works with the Barau Dikko Specialist Hospital in Kaduna. The union is blessed with three children: Muhammad, Abdulsalam and Maryam.
His wife, Dr Amina Abubakar is a consultant gynaecologist at Barau Dikko Specialist Hospital in Kaduna

Abubakar Sani Bello net worth

Abubakar Sani Bello is considered to be one of the richest governors in Nigeria. Yes, this is due to the fact that research speculates his net worth to be $1 billion (₦412.2 billion). His huge fortune comes from holding several key positions at big establishments and politics as well. Abubakar Sani Bello explored his post-secondary school life at the shipping department of Offshore Pipelines International (OPI). Despite taking a break in 2009, he has left a mark in several industries. He was also the Alternate Director at MTN Nigeria, Board member of Broad Bank, Chairman of Prudent Healthcare Management limited, and Chairman/CEO of Heritage Hospitality Services LTD.

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BORN-IN:

Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State

AGE:

27 May 1965

STATE OF ORIGIN:

Niger State.

POLITICAL PARTY:

All Progressive Congress (APC)

RELIGION:

Islam

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CURRENT POLITICAL POST:

Governor of Niger State

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POLITICAL HISTORY

Commissioner of Commerce and Investment for Niger State by Govenor Aliyu Babangida, 2009.
Elected Governor of Niger State under the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC) 2015.

LEADERSHIP STYLE/PHILOSOPHY

Visionary leader.He is determined, unwavering, resolute, focused, motivated,  and committed  to providing access to affordable social amenities.

AWARDS & HONOURS

UNIMAID Alumni Award
Federal Polytechnic Bida Fellowship award.
Honorary doctorate degree of business administration by the Imo State University, Owerri. 

CRITICISM/CONTROVERSY

Governor Abubakar Sani- Bello was caught on video being attacked by some youths over alleged non-performance and constant travels outside the country on the claim of inviting foreign investors to in the state.

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