Rashida Bello

Rashida Yahaya Bello is the First Lady of Kogi State, Nigeria,[3][4] and spouse of Yahaya Bello.[5][6]

Rashida Yahaya Bello
Born (1985-05-02) 2 May 1985[1]
NationalityNigerian
Occupation
  • administrator
Years active2016–present
Spouse(s)Yahaya Bello[2]

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[7] with a Bachelor of Science degree in accountancy.[8]

Bello advocates for women's empowerment,[9] children,[10][11] and peace.[12]

Controversy

In 2018, Amina Mohammed, aka Justina Oluoha and Amina Villa, was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for reportedly impersonating Rashida Bello, wife of Kogi governor.[13][14] On Monday, December 3, 2018, in Abuja, DSS public relations officer Peter Afunanya revealed this while speaking to reporters about the arrest.[15] He claimed that the suspect gained unlawful entrance to the Presidential Villa and utilized the First Lady's office, Aisha Buhari's, to commit fraud.[16] Before being identified, the suspect used several names and identities to deceive unsuspecting people, according to Afunanya.[17][18]

Personal life

Bello is married to Yahaya Bello.[19][20]

References
  1. "Kogi First Lady Is 36 Years old Today, See Her adorable Photos And Philantropic Works - Opera News". ng.opera.news. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  2. "Yahaya Bello flaunts First Lady Rashida amidst rumours of 'marital troubles' - P.M. News". Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  3. "Kogi State First Lady, Rashida weight loss marvel fans". 4 December 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  4. "Kogi First Lady to host BON Awards book reading". 24 April 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  5. "No Crisis In My Family ― Gov Bello". 6 April 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  6. "Kogi First Lady, Rashida Yahaya Bello To Host BON Awards May 27 Book Reading". 24 April 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  7. "Rashida Bello, Jim Iyke, Azonobi, Others to Honoured As UniAbuja Holds Carnival Amidst Fanfare". Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  8. "Why I am against early, forced marriage — Rashida Bello, Kogi First Lady". Vanguard News. 11 June 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  9. "Women Group hails Rashida Bello on empowerment". Vanguard News. 31 March 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  10. "Kogi First Lady Charges Women On Positive Development". 20 November 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  11. "KOGI STATE FIRST LADY; RASHIDA YAHAYA BELLO ALSO MADE THE LIST". 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  12. "Kogi First Lady Urges Residents To Pursue Peace". 6 July 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  13. "Nigeria's secret service arrest 'fake first lady'". 4 December 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  14. "DSS arrests fake 'Aisha Buhari', 'Kogi First Lady' for fleecing man of N150 m over FG property". 3 December 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  15. "DSS arrests fake First Lady who gained access to Aisha Buhari's residence inside Aso Rock". 4 December 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  16. "Drama As DSS Parades Fake Kogi State First Lady". 4 December 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  17. "DSS parades fake 'first lady' for breaching Aso Villa security". 4 December 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  18. "SSS arrests fake Kogi governor's wife, Amina Mohammed". 3 December 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  19. "Vote for my husband, Bello's wife urges Kogi women". Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  20. "Aisha Buhari disowns fake Kogi governor's wife". 5 December 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2022.

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