Aisha Bello Mustapha, a veteran journalist working with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), has been reported dead.
The Informant247 gathered that Bello, who was well known on the Network News at 9 pm, was said to have died in the early hours of Monday.
While details about her death are still sketchy, she was said to have served as a General Manager of the NTA Parliament, and she retired in May 2022.
It was gathered that funeral prayer would be held for her at the National Mosque in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, today.
The late Bello was known to have worked alongside veterans like Cyril Stober, Eugenia Abu, among others.
She was most recognised for her critical role as one of the top newsreaders on NTA Network News at 9 PM in the 1990s and early 20s.
In a statement, the family broke the devastating news, saying, “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 is scheduled to take place at the central mosque in Abuja at 1 pm on Monday, 11th December 2023. May her soul rest in peace.
Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed shock over the death of the veteran journalist while commiserating with the family over the grave loss.
Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, 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 to God to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and comfort for those who mourn.