• President Tinubu mourns
A veteran broadcaster with the Nigerian Television Authority, Aisha Bello Mustapha, is dead.
Bello, who was well known on the Network News at 9pm, was said to have passed on in the early hours of Monday, December 11.
The sad news of her demise was announced in a statement released by her family.
The statement reads: “Innalilahi wa inna Alaihin Rajiun. May Allah forgive Hajia Aishat Bello Mustapha, our mother. You really are a very kind person, Mama, indeed, you are a very kind-hearted person. We will miss you and hope you are enjoying Rahma.”
The funeral scheduled to take place at the central mosque in Abuja at 1 pm on Monday, 11th December 2023 has been done.
In a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu expressed grief over Bello’s demise, saying her legacy in broadcast journalism lives on.
“During her time as the presenter of the flagship ‘NTA Network News at 9’, Nigerians and viewers around the world looked forward to seeing her smile, warmth, and wisdom as she delivered news that can be trusted objectively.
“She mentored many young women who took to broadcasting, mainly by watching and listening to her eloquence, passion, and integrity on the screen, in the newsroom, and off the screen.
“Her legacy in broadcast journalism lives on in the rich news archives she leaves behind and the contributions she made to the development of broadcasting in Nigeria. She brought news to life and will continue to be a beacon to inspire generations in the beautiful art of broadcasting,” the President stated.
President Tinubu prayed God to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and comfort for those who mourn.
