Rashida Bello Explained

Rashida Yahaya Bello
Spouse:Yahaya Bello[1]
Nationality:Nigerian
Education:University of Abuja, Brightway Primary School, Brightway Secondary School
Occupation:philanthropist
Yearsactive:2016 - present

Rashida Yahaya Bello is the First Lady of Kogi State,[2] [3] as spouse of governor Yahaya Bello.[4] [5] [6] [7]

Early life and education

Bello grew up in Jattu in Etsako West local government area of Edo State. She attended Brightway Primary School and Brightway Secondary School and obtained West African Examinations Council. She graduated from the University of Abuja[8] with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy.[9]

Bello advocates for women's empowerment,[10] children,[11] [12] and peace.[13]

Philanthropy

Bello launched The Kogi Women and Youth Advancement Foundation (KOWYAF), a non-governmental organization which aims to empower women and youth, encourage the growth of micro businesses for vulnerable women and youth and to drastically reduce the mother/child mortality rate in Kogi State.[14]

Controversy

In 2018, Amina Mohammed, aka Justina Oluoha and Amina Villa, was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for reportedly impersonating Bello and the Nigerian former president's wife, Aisha Buhari.[15] [16] On Monday, 3 December 2018, in Abuja, DSS public relations officer Peter Afunanya revealed this while speaking to reporters about the arrest.[17] He claimed that the suspect gained unlawful entrance to Aso Villa and utilised the national First Lady's office to commit fraud.[18] Before being identified, the suspect used several names and identities to deceive unsuspecting people, according to Afunanya.[19] [20]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yahaya Bello flaunts First Lady Rashida amidst rumours of 'marital troubles' . P.M. News . 2022-03-07 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Kogi State First Lady, Rashida weight loss marvel fans. 4 December 2020. vanguard news. 23 February 2022.
  3. Web site: Kogi First Lady to host BON Awards book reading. 24 April 2021. The Guardian. 23 February 2022.
  4. Web site: No Crisis in My Family ― Gov Bello. 6 April 2021. tribuneonline. 23 February 2022.
  5. Web site: Kogi First Lady, Rashida Yahaya Bello To Host BON Awards May 27 Book Reading. 24 April 2021. independent ng. 23 February 2022.
  6. Web site: Vote for my husband, Bello's wife urges Kogi women. dailytrust. 23 February 2022.
  7. Web site: Aisha Buhari disowns fake Kogi governor's wife. 5 December 2018. punch ng. 23 February 2022.
  8. Web site: Rashida Bello, Jim Iyke, Azonobi, Others to Honoured As UniAbuja Holds Carnival Amidst Fanfare . abujapress . 2022-03-07.
  9. Web site: 2017-06-11 . Why I am against early, forced marriage – Rashida Bello, Kogi First Lady . 2022-03-07 . Vanguard News . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2016-03-31 . Women Group hails Rashida Bello on empowerment . 2022-03-07 . . en-US.
  11. Web site: Kogi First Lady Charges Women on Positive Development. 20 November 2021. tribuneonline. 23 February 2022.
  12. Web site: KOGI STATE FIRST LADY; RASHIDA YAHAYA BELLO ALSO MADE THE LIST. 23 December 2021. thenigerianpost. 23 February 2022.
  13. Web site: Kogi First Lady Urges Residents To Pursue Peace. 6 July 2016. channels tv. 23 February 2022.
  14. Web site: admin . 2016-10-18 . KOWYAF: Rashida Bello's Passion for Women, Youth Advancement . 2022-05-28 .

    Kogi Reports

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  15. Web site: Nigeria's secret service arrest 'fake first lady'. 4 December 2018. BBC. 22 April 2022.
  16. Web site: DSS arrests fake 'Aisha Buhari', 'Kogi First Lady' for fleecing man of N150 m over FG property. 3 December 2018. vanguard news. 22 April 2022.
  17. Web site: DSS arrests fake First Lady who gained access to Aisha Buhari's residence inside Aso Rock . 4 December 2018. pulse ng. 22 April 2022.
  18. Web site: Drama As DSS Parades Fake Kogi State First Lady . 4 December 2018. tribuneonline. 22 April 2022.
  19. Web site: DSS parades fake 'first lady' for breaching Aso Villa security . 4 December 2018. legit ng. 22 April 2022.
  20. Web site: SSS arrests fake Kogi governor's wife, Amina Mohammed. 3 December 2018. 22 April 2022.

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