Rashida Yahaya Bello
Rashida Yahaya Bello | |
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| Kogi State First Lady Nigeria | |
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| Born | May 2, 1985 Edo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other political affiliations | All Progressives Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Yahaya Bello |
| Alma mater | University of Abuja |
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Rashida Yahaya Bello née Imodagbe is the first lady of Kogi State, Nigeria. born on May 2, 1985, Jattu area of Edo State.[citation needed]
On 12 March 2016, Bello launched The Kogi Women and Youth Advancement Foundation (KOWYAF), [1] a non-governmental organization. It was later renamed the Rashida Bello Foundation. It 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.
Early life and education[edit]
Rashida Yahaya Bello is from Jattu in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. After completing her West African Examinations Council exams, she graduated from the University of Abuja with a Bachelor of Science degree in accountancy. She participated actively in the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abuja.[2][3]
Personal life[edit]
Rashida Imodagbe married Yahaya Bello who was at that time an entrepreneur, chartered accountant and civil servant with the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission.[4][5][6][2][7]
The election of Alhaji Yahaya Bello as Governor of Kogi State in 2015 and consequent inauguration as the Executive Governor of the State on 27 January 2016, Rashida Bello became the first lady of Kogi State.[8]
In April 2021, The governor allegedly had an affair with the ADC, Ms Ifeoma Akaya, for three months. Mrs Ifeoma Akaya, the first female ADC in Nigeria, was appointed by Governor Bello. This upset the governor's wife (Rashida Yahaya Bello) and appeared to be a major disadvantage. Sources say Yahaya Bello put his wife under house arrest and fired all her staff.[9] Later that month, Yahaya Bello said there was a rift between them but said "they are not at war". The statement was released in response to a news that Rashida had left the government residence.[10]
Awards and recognition[edit]
In recognition of Rashida Yahaya Bello’s activities towards women, children, youths and other vulnerable persons in society, She has received awards from national and international bodies and groups including:[11]
- Distinguished Fellow Award[12][13]
- Humanitarian Service Award[14]
- BON Awards May 27 Book Reading[15]
- The Woman Empowerment Coalition[16]
- Best Performing First Lady of the Year 2017[citation needed]
- U. S. Africa International Gold Award of Excellence[17][18]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ admin (2016-10-18). "KOWYAF: Rashida Bello's Passion for Women, Youth Advancement". :: Kogi Reports. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Rashida Bello, Jim Iyke, Azonobi, Others to Honoured As UniAbuja Holds Carnival Amidst Fanfare". Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ↑ "Why I am against early, forced marriage — Rashida Bello, Kogi First Lady". Vanguard News. 2017-05-21. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ "Kogi moves to improve maternal, child health". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-10-18. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ↑ "Yahaya Bello flaunts First Lady Rashida amidst rumours of 'marital troubles' - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ↑ "Why I am against early, forced marriage — Rashida Bello, Kogi First Lady". Vanguard News. 2017-05-21. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ↑ admin (2020-01-27). "2nd Term: Gov Bello's Inaugural Address (Full Text)". :: Kogi Reports. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ "Why I am against early, forced marriage — Rashida Bello, Kogi First Lady". Vanguard News. 2017-06-11. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ↑ Okporu, Rachel (2021-04-05). "Trouble in Kogi State as the first lady, Rashida Bello, allegedly moves out of government house". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ↑ "Kogi govt opens up on alleged rift between Yahaya Bello, First Lady - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ↑ "KOWYAF: Rashida Bello's Passion for Women, Youth Advancement". :: Kogi Reports. 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ↑ "Kogi First Lady, Rashida Bello, Bags Excellence Award In Texas". 2017.
- ↑ "Women Group hails Rashida Bello on empowerment". Vanguard News. 2016-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ↑ "Role-modelling: In search of new direction in Kogi". Tribune Online. 2017-08-24. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ↑ "Kogi First Lady, Rashida Yahaya Bello To Host BON Awards May 27 Book Reading". Thegazellenews. 2021-04-24. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ↑ "Women Group hails Rashida Bello on empowerment". Vanguard News. 2016-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ↑ "Kogi First Lady Gets Award in Texas". This Day. 2017-04-02. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ↑ "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
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