THE family of Alhaji Bello Ipemida Ochi of Agassa in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State has expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians who stood by them in mourning the death of their daughter, Hajia Rabiat Bello. A statement signed by Governor Yahaya Bello and made available to Tribune Online by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, on Saturday in Lokoja, thanked Nigerians for their thoughtfulness, solidarity and sympathy. Hajia Bello, the governor’s elder sister, died on Monday, December 23, after a protracted illness at the age of 59. “We thank the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, the Northern Governors’ Forum and the Progressives Governors’ Forum for standing with us during this trying period,” he said. The governor also extended his sincere appreciation to the Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 28, 2019 18:33 UTC