“We’ll Miss You”: Children of Veteran NTA Broadcaster Aisha Bello Confirm Death
- The tragic loss of Aisha Bello Mustapha, a veteran broadcaster for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), has been confirmed by her family
- Her face graced the TV screen for the NTA Network News in the late 90s and early 2000s as a lead broadcaster
- It was gathered that she worked for the NTA for over three decades and retired in May 2022 as the former General Manager of the NTA Parliament
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FCT, Abuja - The children of Aisha Bello Mustapha, a former General Manager of NTA Parliament and an esteemed newscaster on NTA Network News at 9 PM in the '90s and early 20s, have verified the passing of their mother.
Aisha Bello Mustapha, who served the Nigerian Television Authority for 35 years and retired in May 2022, breathed her last in the early hours of Monday, December 11, 2023, at an Abuja hospital, New Telegraph reported.
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The announcement of her unfortunate demise was made through a statement issued by her family members.
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As reported by BBC Pidgin, the statement from her family reads:
“Innalilahi wa inna Alaihin Rajiun. May Allah forgive our Mother Hajia Aishat Bello Mustapha.
“Mama indeed you are a very kind-hearted person. We will miss you and hope you are enjoying Rahma. Funeral Prayer to hold in central mosque Abuja 1 pm on Monday, 11th December 2023.”
According to Blueprint, Aisha Bello, who passed away, was a well-known figure in the media world, making a lasting impact on the Nigerian broadcasting scene.
As an experienced news presenter, she was famous for her powerful and articulate delivery, captivating audiences in Nigeria and reaching households beyond the country's borders.
Nigerians mourn Aisha Bello
Meanwhile, Nigerians have woken up to the heartbreaking news of the death of popular National Television Authority broadcaster Aisha Bello.
According to reports, a funeral prayer will be held for the late newscaster in Abuja on Monday, December 11.
Nigerians have reacted to the news, with many people sharing details of how Aisha Bello made their childhood.
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