Haliru Mohammed Bello
Haliru Mohammed Bello (born 9 October 1945) is a Nigerian politician. He was trained in veterinary medicine. He held various administrative positions under the military governments before 1999. He was Minister of Communications from June 2001 to May 2003. After he left office, he was indicted in a bribery scandal involving the German telecom company Siemens AG.
Haliru Mohammed Bello | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees Acting | |
| In office 25 May 2015 – 10 February 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Anenih |
| Succeeded by | Walid Jibrin |
| Minister of Defense | |
| In office July 2011 – 22 June 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Adetokunbo Kayode |
| Succeeded by | Erelu Olusola Obada |
| Federal Minister of Communications | |
| In office June 2001 – May 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Arzika |
| Succeeded by | Cornelius Adebayo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 October 1945 Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi, Nigeria |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) |
He was Defense Minister from July 2011 until June 2012. He was appointed the acting National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party of Nigeria on 25 May 2015.
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