Senator Bello is a seasoned, experienced and an accomplished businessman with vast knowledge of both the local and international business environment.
Senator Bello is a seasoned politician, experienced and an accomplished businessman with vast knowledge of both the local and international business environment. His experience spans over 30 years, beginning from 1975-1978 when he worked as the Manager ABM and Sons Nigeria Limited. In 1978, Senator Bello rose to the position of the Group Managing Director of the Company and served in that capacity
until 1980 when he became the Group Managing Director of Mubeco Organization comprising: Mubeco Petroleum Company Limited, Mubeco Farms Limited and United Overseas Merchants Limited. He was a Director of Commercial Trust Bank from 1988 to 1992. He was also on the Board of K.S.L (Mortgage Bankers) Limited. He became a Senator in the Third Republic of the Federal Government of Nigeria and served on the following Committees of the Nigerian Senate between 1991 and 1993: Select Committee, Petroleum Committee; Mines, Steel & Power Development Committee as well as Information Committee. At the National level of his Party, he was a member; Finance Committee as well as Trustee Member representing North West Zone. In 1992, he was at the Centre for Democratic Studies, Abuja where he attended a course on Legislative Procedure and Briefings on all national issues including, economic, political, social and defense, followed by a tour of all the States of the Federation. He became a chieftain and founding father of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kaduna State in 1998, Gubernatorial Aspirant, Kaduna State and Senatorial Aspirant, Kaduna Central, Kaduna State both under the platform of (PDP) 1999. He was Finance Committee Member for Obasanjo/Atiku re-election 2003, Board Member, Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemical Company - KRPC (2000 to 2007), and as at date a Board Member of National Information Technology Development Agency. He is a key political player in the ruling party of Kaduna State and has expanded his business sphere enormously. He is a fellow – The Institute of Purchasing and & Marketing, Administration, Fellow – Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria, Fellow – Institute of Industrialists and Corporate Administration, Fellow – Institute of Corporate Executives, Fellow – Nigerian Society of Commerce Inc., Member – Professional Institute of Nigeria, and Member - European Market Research Centre. He has been a proud recipient of various awards listed below:
1.European Market Research Centre Merit Award, for contribution to the development of the international trade and commerce with the European Union.
2.Certificate of Excellence, awarded by National Gamji Memorial Club (University of Maiduguri Chapter), in recognition of his enormous contributions towards the development of Nigeria.
3.Distinguished Merit Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity awarded by the Professional Institute of Nigeria.
4.Special recognition for Excellence and Outstanding Achievement in Service to Humanity Certificate of Honour (Millennium Award), awarded by Omega Communications Ltd, Kaduna.
5.Appreciation Award, in appreciation of his invaluable contribution to Barrack Youth Soccer Organization, Kaduna.
6.Certificate of Credibility, for his numerous contributions to the development of Tudun Nupawa Community, Kaduna, awarded by Tudun Nupawa White Youth Forum.
7.Certificate of Honour, in appreciation for the immense and immeasurable contributions to the Association and to the business community in general, awarded by Arewa Youth Organization.
8.Soccer Diploma Certificate and Occasion Chairman, for his participation in the Musa Jibrin (Barau) Cup Competition, Ung/Rimi, Kaduna, 1994/95.
9.Merit Award by Nuruddini Islmaee Malali, Kaduna.
10.Certificate of Honour, in appreciation of his immense contribution for the establishment of industries, companies and also creating job opportunities, awarded by Youth Movement for Peace and Stable Democracy.
11.Certificate of Honour, in recognition of his contribution to the promotion of Peace, Stability and Youth Development in Nigeria, awarded by Youth Solidarity Front (YOSOF).
12.National Patron Certificate, in recognition of his immense contribution to the growth and development of the Transport Industry in Nigeria over the years by the Institute of Transport and Administration Nigeria.
13.Untiring Philanthropist Award, presented by National Association of Nigerian Students. In recognition to his wonderful contributions service to humanity, and his undying passion towards education, youth empowerment and the upliftment of Nigerian Students. He is married with children