NGScorecard

Promised improved security-agency capacity to respond to Niger State's escalating banditry crisis.

Provided over 400 operational vehicles, vans, motorcycles and tricycles to conventional security agencies, plus 70 operational trucks and 2,300 motorcycles to vigilante groups, alongside funding for security operations, vigilante stipends and education support for children of slain vigilante members.

Promised additional manpower to complement conventional security agencies against banditry and youth gang activity.

Launched the Niger Special Vigilante Corps with operational vehicles, aimed particularly at curbing youth gang activity in Minna.

Took a public 'no dialogue with armed bandits' stance and secured federal clearance for intensive military operations in Shiroro, Munya and Rafi local government areas.

Despite the tough posture and military operations, banditry and kidnapping remained a severe, ongoing crisis in Niger State through the end of the tenure, with Bello himself repeatedly voicing frustration that there was 'an agenda somewhere' behind the persistence of attacks.

Promised support for the large population of Nigerlites displaced by banditry.

The state government says it injected billions of naira into IDP camps, relief materials and healthcare services, though the scale of displacement from ongoing banditry meant needs continued to outstrip provision.

Campaigned on accountable governance of Niger State's resources.

Sani Bello completed two terms and handed over to an elected successor, Mohammed Umar Bago, in 2023. Bago has since said publicly that he holds documents detailing 'shady activities and dirty deals' from the administration but chose not to open a formal investigation; the allegations have never been tested.

Sanibello's administration prioritised road infrastructure: dualisation, flyovers, rural roads across Niger State.

Sanibello's administration constructed 200+ km of roads, dualised Minna-Bida Road, constructed flyovers in Minna, and built rural roads across 25 LGAs. Minna-Bida dualisation (key economic corridor). Flyovers in Minna metropolis. Rural roads across 25 LGAs.

Promised dualisation of Minna-Bida Road as key economic corridor.

Minna-Bida Road dualised. Key economic corridor linking Minna to Bida. Completed. Part of urban renewal.

Promised flyovers in Minna metropolis for decongestion.

Flyovers constructed in Minna metropolis. Decongested major junctions. Urban renewal.

Promised rural roads across all 25 LGAs for farm-to-market connectivity.

Rural roads across all 25 LGAs. Farm-to-market connectivity. Part of agricultural development. Rural connectivity.

Promoted Minna as a Smart City with ICT hubs and digital economy initiatives.

Minna Smart City initiative. ICT hubs established. Digital economy promotion. Youth tech empowerment. Minna as North-Central tech hub.