Billionaire oil mogul and retired military top brass, Col. Sani Bello’s wizardry and business savvy in the oil sector has exposed him like a goldfish that has no hiding place. As a man of proven immense wealth, who is highly regarded, respected and honoured in the society, he believes wealth may fade away but the seed of kindness sown in the heart of a fellow human being never dies; rather it germinates, matures and bears fruit in multiple-folds. Since the former Kano State military governor left the Nigerian Army, he has dedicated his entire life to philanthropic activities. Perhaps, this was the reason many admirers, fans, friends as well as business associates showered him with goodwill messages and encomiums as a series of celebrations for his 80th birthday commenced last Saturday.

As part of the 80th birthday celebrations, his son and Niger State governor, Mr Abubakar Sani Bello and other eminent personalities were present at a dinner and book launch in his honour. At the ceremony themed: The Platinum Pillar At 80 and held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, the Baban Kontagora as Bello is fondly called, was saluted for his modesty and his principled stand on the issues of equality, morality, and uprightness. The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu who gave a birthday toast described Col. Bello as a kind hearted and generous man of honour and integrity, who has impacted positively on the lives of many people. No fewer than seven governors, members of the National Assembly, Ministers, Emirs and other guests from all walks of life attended the dinner.

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In his remarks, the celebrant said he was overwhelmed with the love shown to him and urged Nigerians to rally round each other for a better nation. In continuation of the 80th birthday celebration, the billionaire will be opening an international standard ICT Centre for students in Kontagora on 19 November while the grand finale of the platinum celebration will be on 27 November, the actual birthday with family and friends feted.