Sani Bello
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Sani Bello (born 27 November 1942) is a Nigerian statesman and military administrator who served as Governor of Kano State from 1975 to 1978.[1] After his retirement, he amassed an enormous fortune through investments in oil, telecommunications and electricity;[2] going on to establish the Sani Bello Foundation.[3]
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Sani Bello | |
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Governor of Kano State | |
In office July 1975 ā Sept 1978 | |
Preceded by | Audu Bako |
Succeeded by | Ishaya Aboi Shekari |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-11-27) 27 November 1942 (age 81) Kontagora, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Kontagora, Nigeria) |
Political party | None (military) |
Children | Abubakar Sani Bello |
Education | Government College Bida |
Alma mater | Nigerian Military Training College Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst |
Profession | Military officer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Years of service | 1965ā1979 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | Nigerian Civil War |
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