Dandago BELLO,

including villages outside Kano from 1948 to 1952. He got a boost in the traditional office career when he was appointed Sarkin DawakiMai Tula, District Head of Gwaryv in 1952, he was elected into the Federal Houseof Representatives representing Gwar^p East under the platform of the NPC He later became the Deputy Speakerof the House. After the coupof 1966 which brutally terminated their government and some important Nigerians, Alhaji Bello Dandago reverted back to District Administration where he proved his worth asa leaderof men. Malam Bello Dandago was earlier in 1953 awarded the coronation medal. His experience was also called to service when he was named Member Hidson Commission of Inquiry on Provincial Authority sometime later he was again named the Chairman jointIndustrial Councilfos. His contribution to the developmentof social, political and cultural activities were not lost on the authorities for in 1959, Malam Bello Dandago was awarded the Officer of the British Empire O.B.E. As Government Chief Whip in the Housefora number ofyears, he combined his dedication to duty with his good senseof humour with which he neverfaikdto sway his colleagues to his party's side of the argument. He died in April, 1977asthe District Head of Jahun.