Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, known on X as @B_ELRUFAI , is a Nigerian politician born on January 11, 1988, in Kaduna. He is the eldest son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Hadiza Isma El-Rufai. Educated abroad, he holds a BSc in Political Science and International Relations with a minor in Religious Studies from Wheaton College, Massachusetts, and an MSc in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University.Prior to entering elective politics, Bello worked in the private sector as a manager at Huawei Nigeria for four years. He later served as Senior Legislative Aide and Chief of Staff to Senator Uba Sani (now Kaduna State Governor) from 2019 to 2022. He is also involved in philanthropy, serving as a board member of the Yasmin El-Rufai Foundation and founding the Hamza El-Rufai Foundation.In February 2023, Bello contested and won the House of Representatives seat for Kaduna North Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), securing over 51,000 votes. By June 2023, the 10th National Assembly had convened, marking the start of his tenure as a federal lawmaker. During this period, he actively shared updates on legislative activities and constituency engagements via his X account.
As of June 2023, Bello was transitioning into his role in the National Assembly amid significant personal milestones, including his private Nikah to a second wife, Aisha Habibu Shuaibu, in May 2023. He continued to represent Kaduna North, focusing on national issues while maintaining ties to his family’s political legacy in Kaduna State.
He has initiated several projects aimed at improving the lives of his constituents. Some of these projects include.
– Rural Electrification: Completion of rural electrification projects in Nazangi Village, Lere LGA, with an allocation of ₦10,000,000 and ₦13,000,000.
– Water Resources: Rural water resources supply, including solar boreholes and overhead tanks, in seven locations in Kaduna North Senatorial District, with an allocation of ₦200,000,000.
– Market Development: Construction of a market square in Lere LGA, with an allocation of ₦100,020,000.
– Agricultural Support: Supply of fertilizer in Lere LGA, with an allocation of ₦21,571,429.
– Healthcare: Free medical surgery in Lere LGA, with an allocation of ₦5,000,000.
– Education and Empowerment: Computer Centre in Gure/Kahugu ward, Lere LGA, and training and empowerment of youth in Lere LGA, with allocations of ₦10,000,000 and ₦15,000,000, respectively.
These projects are part of Hon. El-Rufai’s efforts to address the needs of his constituents and improve their overall well-being.
Meet Hon. Bello El-rufai (Jikan Hanta )
Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai (APC, Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Kaduna State), widely known as Bello El-Rufai (@BEL-RUFAI), has been active in the 10th National Assembly (House of Representatives) since 2023. As Chairman of the House Committee on Banking Regulations, his legislative focus often aligns with financial reforms, insurance, arbitration, child rights, agriculture, and constitutional amendments.Here is a compiled list of key bills he has sponsored (primarily led) or notably co-sponsored, based on National Assembly order papers, news reports, and legislative records (as of December 2025; statuses may have evolved):
Sponsored Bills:Insurance Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2023 (HB.515)
Aims to repeal and reenact the Insurance Act for modernized regulation.
Factoring Assignment and Receivables Financing (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.516)
Proposes establishment of a framework for factoring and receivables financing to support business credit.
Animal Diseases Control Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB.885)
Seeks amendments to improve control of animal diseases.
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025 (HB.2256)
Details on specific alterations not fully specified in records, but part of ongoing constitutional reform efforts.
Other mentions include a bill referenced in order papers (possibly overlapping or early reading).
Co-Sponsored Bills (notable mentions):Arbitration and Conciliation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Aims to enhance alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2023
Various alterations, potentially on governance or rights.
Child Rights Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Seeks improvements to child protection laws.
He has also been involved in committee work on banking regulations, contributing to oversight and related financial legislation, though not always as primary sponsor.
Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai’s work as a dedicated lawmaker, philanthropist, and community empowerer in Kaduna North and Kaduna State as whole.
Bold Empowerer Leading Reforms Under Fair And Inclusive policies.
On August 5, 2024, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai announced a 3 million naira scholarship for 100 Kaduna North students at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), named after the late Hajiya Safiya Na’Allah to honor her husband’s mentorship. The initiative, supported by a transfer receipt and an ad hoc committee, extends his prior educational aid to institutions like KASU and ABU.
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On August 6, 2024, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai (@B_ELRUFAI) announced the release of 700,000 Naira to pay WAEC fees for 20 vulnerable orphans and financially challenged students in Badarawa/Malali Ward, prompted by a Facebook follower’s comment. The initiative benefited students at Irfa International School, with plans to extend similar support to Kawo and a missionary school. He also updated on enrolling 400 beneficiaries in a health insurance scheme with KACHMA, apologizing for delays due to protests, and shared a list of WAEC beneficiaries.
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On August 8, 2024, Hon. Mohammed Bello Elrufai chairman of the House Committee on Banking Regulations, disbursed 550,000 Naira to cover WAEC fees for 15 vulnerable orphans in Kaduna North wards, following a suggestion from a follower on X. The initiative, coordinated with Shabab College, included beneficiaries from areas like Unguwar Dosa and Badarawa Ward, with the school principal overseeing the effort. El-Rufai also mentioned a delay in announcing 200 new health insurance beneficiaries due to ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests, aiming to enroll 200 individuals monthly via KACHMA, with updates to follow. The post included images of the event and a beneficiary list.
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Hon. Bello released the sum of ₦945,000 to enhance the Unguwar Dosa Primary Health Centre. The funds will be used to paint the facility, employing a local painter, and to engage idle youth in planting grass and flowers, with additional payment for their work. This follows a prior ₦2 million investment for equipment and supplies, done in partnership with the D-8 Health & Social Programme. He also met with Health Minister Muhammad Pate at the National Assembly to discuss the initiative, planning to extend similar improvements to other local health centers.
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Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai announced securing over 200 solar street lights for Kaduna North Federal Constituency, thanking Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Governor Uba Sani. He highlighted prior installations in seven wards and outlined new security-focused sites like Kawo Bridge and Kwaru Main Road. An ad hoc committee, led by Usman German, will oversee implementation post-curfew, reflecting efforts to address power shortages.
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On August 15, 2024, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai announced the completion of Phase II of his Annual Health Insurance Initiative, enrolling 200 widows in Kaduna North despite delays due to protests. He expressed gratitude to Dr. Jamilu Haruna and the team, reaffirming his commitment to enroll 200 beneficiaries monthly until December. The initiative, fulfilling campaign promises for quality healthcare and education, will see cards distributed at an event by El-Rufai or Dr. Jamilu. Beneficiary names are attached below 👇 and in the Post.
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Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai on August 15, 2024 summarizes Phase II of his Annual Health Insurance Initiative in Kaduna North, enrolling 200 widows despite delays from August 2024 protests. He expresses gratitude to Dr. Jamilu Haruna and the team, reaffirms the commitment to enroll 200 beneficiaries monthly until December, and shares beneficiary lists. The initiative aligns with campaign promises for quality healthcare and education, with card distribution to follow at an event.
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Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, announced on August 17, 2024, that through lobbying and support from ranking members like Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Appropriations Chairman Abubakar Bichi, he secured 78 additional solar street lights for various wards in Kaduna North. The lights will be deployed to areas such as Abuja Street (Kawo Ward), Baburawa Road (Badarawa Ward), and Tudun Masallacin Sultan Bello Mosque (Unguwar Sarki), aiming to enhance safety and illumination. This follows a recent deployment of over 200 lights in other communities, reflecting his ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure.
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Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, on August 25, 2024, announces the delivery of 79 solar-powered streetlights for Kaduna North, exceeding the initially planned 78 units due to lobbying efforts and a senior colleague’s support. This adds to over 200 previously announced streetlights aimed at improving security and economic activity. The deployment will begin immediately, with pictures showing community engagement and equipment readiness. The project is overseen by his Senior Counselor, Auwalu Bakori, and the public is encouraged to monitor the installation. Gratitude is expressed to the contractor and Mrs. Clementina Chineye for their efficient work.
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August 30, 2024, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, announced the completion of the Hajiya Safiya Na’Allah Scholarship, supporting 69 students at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Kaduna. This marks the eighth institution aided under his scholarship program. The initiative, led by an ad-hoc committee chaired by @Sir_Arabz
, included a detailed selection process and provided additional hostel fee support for five orphans. El-Rufai also acknowledged the committee’s efforts with a token of appreciation, except for @BashirElRufai , who assisted remotely.
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On November 19, 2024, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai announced that, with the help of Mallam Hafiz Bayero and an anonymous businessman, he secured decent-paying jobs for 12 individuals from Kaduna North Federal Constituency. The selection was based on CVs submitted to his office, prioritizing engineering graduates, though not all wards were represented due to limited submissions. He shared a list of the selected candidates and urged more youth to submit CVs for future opportunities, expressing pride in the initiative and highlighting one standout candidate, Sanusi Muhammad Adam, with an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering (First Class).
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Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai announced the near completion of an 80-meter solar-powered borehole in Yan Awaki, Kawo Butchery, to address water scarcity for local butchers and residents, with plans to build another in Unguwar/Shanu/Abakwa Ward, thanking the team involved and wishing a good weekend, except to Manchester City fans.
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UPDATE: Proud to share the progress on the LEA Rafin Guza classroom block in Kawo Ward, Kaduna North! Construction resumed in Dec 2024, tackling overcrowding in Nigeria’s highest-poverty ward. An extra classroom was added to meet size standards, rated TOP quality by NW inspectors! Special thanks to supervisor Ahmed Makama & Engr. Mustapha Abdulfatai for their dedication. By May 2025, the project was fully completed with N1.17M in enhancements—local landscaping, 7 whiteboards, & artwork by a Badarawa artist—boosting community pride & education access. Transparent governance in action! This is what quality representation looks like.
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On December 22, 2025, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, announced a 5 million naira scholarship to cover tuition fees for Kaduna Polytechnic students, increasing the Mallam Musa Director Fund to 10 million naira. The initiative, open to all residents regardless of affiliation, will be managed by a 13-member ad hoc committee working with the polytechnic’s management for transparency. This continues his educational support efforts since his 2023 election.
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On December 23, 2025, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, APC representative for Kaduna North, announced Phase I of a Christmas outreach, starting December 24, to distribute rice and cash to 120 Christian beneficiaries across 12 wards. The initiative, reflecting interfaith unity, includes plans for further support to orphanages and door-to-door deliveries. Attached images show a team photo and beneficiary lists, emphasizing transparency. The post, signed as Chairman of the Committee on Banking Regulations, has garnered positive feedback for unbiased leadership, despite one skeptical comment
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On December 24, 2025, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, Chairman of the House Committee on Banking Regulation and representative for Kaduna North Federal Constituency, announced the distribution of industrial sewing machines and ₦50,000 cash each to 10 trained tailors in Unguwan Sarki Ward. The initiative, supported by training from his personal tailor and brother, Haruna Naibi, aims to boost skills development and economic empowerment. A beneficiary list was shared, and future interventions are planned for other wards, starting with Unguwar Kanawa/Hayin Banki.
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Hon. Bello El-Rufai’s @B_ELRUFAI 2026 WAEC sponsorship form out! Over 120 vulnerable students in Kaduna North’s 12 wards to benefit. Following his ₦5.2M fee release on Dec 23, ensuring inclusivity with 15+ beneficiaries from PWDs, women & Christians..
Jika Hanta for a Reason 💪
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Update: In the name of Allah, the most Compassionate, the most Merciful. On December 23, 2025, I announced an initiative to pay the WAEC fees of financial vulnerable students in Kaduna North Federal Constituency. I am pleased to announce that the ad hoc committee under the leadership of my Counsellors on Educations, Nuhu Sani and Jibirl Abdullahi Belgium have completed the task. Below are the list of the beneficiaries from each of the 12 wards of Kaduna North. The payment of WAEC and NECO fees to aid vulnerable households is feat we have continued since 2023. I have also been updated that the scholarship for students in Kaduna Polytechnic will also be completed by tomorrow. By the grace of God, KASU and ABU will be next. My gratitude to the all the members of the committee. Education will continue to be the cornerstone of our legislative initiatives. Visit my Facebook page for the full list. facebook.com/501485430/post…
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Hon. Mohammed Bello El-rufai
Jika Hanta.
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