Sani Bello
Sani Bello | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Kano State | |
| In office July 1975 – Sept 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Audu Bako |
| Succeeded by | Ishaya Aboi Shekari |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 November 1942 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 | 1965–1979 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Nigerian Civil War |
Sani Bello (born 27 November 1942) is a Nigerian statesman and military administrator who served as Governor of Kano State from 1975 to 1978. After his retirement, he amassed an enormous fortune through investments in oil, telecommunications and electricity; going on to establish the Sani Bello Foundation.