A former veteran broadcaster with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Aisha Bello Mustapha has been reported dead, while as at the time of filing this report details of the cause of the death of remained unknown
Penpushing reports that the death of the popular “Network News at 9” presenter who retired in May 2022 after working with Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) for 35 years was confirmed on Monday through a statement by her family.
‘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 p.m. on Monday, 11th December 2023,” the statement said.
Penpushing further reports that President Bola Tinubu has expressed immense grief over the passing of the veteran broadcaster, describing her as one of the great icons of the Nigerian broadcast media within and outside the shore of the country.
The President in a condolence message by his Special Adviser of Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, extended his deepest condolences to the deceased family, friends, and colleagues, including the management and staff of Nigerian Television Authority, Africa’s largest Television network, as well as the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON).
Penpushing also reports that Tinubu in the statement joined the bereaved in paying solemn respects to the highly professional news anchor and presenter, noting that during her life time as presenter of network news viewers around the globe look forward seeing her smiling face
‘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’, the statement reads.
‘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’, the president added.
‘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 statement reads.
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