Bello Muhammad, commonly known as Bello Matawalle, is a Nigerian politician and teacher who has served as Minister of Defense since 2023.
Before his current role, he was Governor of Zamfara State from 2019 to 2023.
As a politician, Matawalle has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and played a key role in Nigeria’s defense and security sectors.
His move from the governorship of Zamfara State to the position of minister of the federal government reflects his expertise and leadership qualities, which the Nigerian government has recognized.
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- Full name: Doctor, Bello Muhammad Matawalle
- Stage name: Bello Matawalle
- Date of birth: February 12, 1969
- Age: 55 years old
- Place of birth: Maradun, North West State (now Zamfara State), Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Occupation: Nigerian politician
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Alhaji Muhammad Sharu and Hajiya Safiya Magaji
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouses: Aisha Matawalle, Balkisu Matawalle, Fatimah Matawalle and Sadiya Matawalle
- Children: 30
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: Unknown
Early life and education
Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle was born on February 12, 1969 in Maradun, North West State (now Zamfara State), Nigeria. He was born to his parents, Alhaji Muhammad Sharu and Hajiya Safiya Magaji.
Details about any siblings he may have are unknown to the media.
Matawalle received his First Primary School Leaving Certificate from Maradun Town Primary School in 1979. He then graduated from VTC Bunza in 1984.
He then studied at Yaba College of Technology in Lagos and then continued his studies at Thames Valley University in London. Matawalle is of Hausa descent and considers Islam his religion.
Career
Matawalle started working as a teacher at Government Girls College, Moriki and Kwatarkoshi, before joining the Federal Ministry of Water Resources in Abuja.
He first ran for political office in 1998, winning a seat in the state House of Representatives. In 2003, he was elected to the House of Representatives, representing the Bakura/Maradun constituency on the All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP) platform. He was re-elected in 2007, remaining an ANPP member.
After briefly serving in the Abacha-era state House of Representatives and as a state commissioner from 1999 to 2003 in the Ahmad Sani Yerima administration in the Fourth Republic,
He first won elected office in 2003 as a member of the House of Representatives for Bakura/Maradun. He held office until 2015, first as a member of the All Nigeria People’s Party before switching to the People’s Democratic Party in 2011.
In 2011, Matawalle defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and was re-elected to the House of Representatives on that platform. In the 2019 governorship election, Matawalle ran as a PDP candidate and won, becoming Governor of Zamfara State.
However, in June 2021, Matawalle defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), taking with him all three Zamfara Senators, six of seven Congressmen and all 24 Sub-Congress members. state.
APC appointed Matawalle as APC Zamfara Leader. After serving as Governor from 2019 to 2023, Matawalle served as Minister of National Defense from 2023.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @bellomatawalle1
- Facebook moderator: Dr. Bello Matawalle
Personal life
Dr. Bello Matawalle is currently the Nigerian Minister of Defense. He was married and had four wives: Aisha Matawalle, Balkisu Matawalle, Fatimah Matawalle and Sadiya Matawalle.
However, the specific date of their marriage is not made public.
In addition, Mr. Matawalle also has 30 children, both male and female, although their names have not been disclosed to the media.
Net worth
Dr. Bello Matawalle is currently the Nigerian Minister of National Defense, appointed in 2023. Previously, he served as Governor of Zamfara State from 2019 to 2023.
A prominent politician in Nigeria, Matawalle’s exact net worth is unknown as he is yet to reveal any information about his financial status to the media. This is common among Nigerian politicians, who tend to keep details about their net worth and assets private.
