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Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle

Leadership is about vision, resilience, and a commitment to progress...

Matawalle's political journey was marked by resilience and commitment to public service.

From serving as Commissioner to becoming a Member of the National House of Representatives, then Governor, and now Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Matawalle’s leadership has been truly transformative.

Commissioner (1999-2003)

  • Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
  • Ministry of Environment
  • Ministry of Rural and Urban Development
  • Ministry of Youth and Sports

House of Representatives (2003–2015)

  • Welfare and Conduct of Members Committee
  • Solid Mineral Exploration Committee
  • Ad Hoc Committee on Health Sector Reform
  • Internal Security and Intelligence Committee

Executive Governor of Zamfara (2019-2023)

  • Addressing Insecurity in Zamfara
  • Infrastructure Development
  • Educational Advancements
  • Empowerment (Youths, Women & Children)
  • Healthcare Improvements
  • Agriculture and Rural Development

Minister of State for Defence (2023 to date)

  • Modernizing Nigeria’s defense infrastructure
  • Strengthening inter-agency collaboration among security forces
  • Developing strategic policies to combat insurgency and banditry
  • International Security Partnerships
  • Adressing National Security Challenges

2023-2025

Ministerial Appointment and National Leadership Role

Modernizing Nigeria’s defense infrastructure

85%

Neutralizing banditry

75%

International Security Partnerships

80%

Strengthening Regional Boarder Security

90%