Rashida Bello
Rashida Yahaya Bello | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Abuja, Brightway Primary School, Brightway Secondary School |
| Occupation | philanthropist |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Spouse | Yahaya Bello[1] |
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Yahaya Bello flaunts First Lady Rashida amidst rumours of 'marital troubles'". P.M. News. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Kogi State First Lady, Rashida weight loss marvel fans". vanguard news. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Kogi First Lady to host BON Awards book reading". The Guardian. 24 April 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "No Crisis in My Family ― Gov Bello". tribuneonline. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Kogi First Lady, Rashida Yahaya Bello To Host BON Awards May 27 Book Reading". independent ng. 24 April 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Vote for my husband, Bello's wife urges Kogi women". dailytrust. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Aisha Buhari disowns fake Kogi governor's wife". punch ng. 5 December 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Rashida Bello, Jim Iyke, Azonobi, Others to Honoured As UniAbuja Holds Carnival Amidst Fanfare". abujapress. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Why I am against early, forced marriage – Rashida Bello, Kogi First Lady". Vanguard News. 11 June 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Women Group hails Rashida Bello on empowerment". Vanguard News. 31 March 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Kogi First Lady Charges Women on Positive Development". tribuneonline. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "KOGI STATE FIRST LADY; RASHIDA YAHAYA BELLO ALSO MADE THE LIST". thenigerianpost. 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Kogi First Lady Urges Residents To Pursue Peace". channels tv. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ admin (18 October 2016). "KOWYAF: Rashida Bello's Passion for Women, Youth Advancement". :: Kogi Reports. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "Nigeria's secret service arrest 'fake first lady'". BBC. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "DSS arrests fake 'Aisha Buhari', 'Kogi First Lady' for fleecing man of N150 m over FG property". vanguard news. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "DSS arrests fake First Lady who gained access to Aisha Buhari's residence inside Aso Rock". pulse ng. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Drama As DSS Parades Fake Kogi State First Lady". tribuneonline. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "DSS parades fake 'first lady' for breaching Aso Villa security". legit ng. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "SSS arrests fake Kogi governor's wife, Amina Mohammed". 3 December 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.