A prominent broadcaster of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Aisha Bello Mustapha has passed away.
The former general manager of NTA Parliament reportedly died in the early hours of Monday, however the cause of her death was not made public.
She was among the popular broadcasters on the NTA Network News at Nine in the 1990s and early 2000s.
The news of her demise was made public by her family in a statement that reads:
“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 be held in central mosque Abuja 1 pm on Monday, 11th December 2023.”
Aisha Bello was a former General Manager of NTA Parliament and a prominent newscaster on NTA Network between the 90s and 20s.
Her career spanned 35 years before she retired from active service in May 2022.
A funeral prayer has been scheduled at the Central Mosque in Abuja at 1:00 p.m. Monday
Following the news, Nigerians on major social media platforms described Aisha as a professional and model broadcaster.
SEE REACTIONS BELOW:
agboolamovich wrote: One of the OGs that put NTA on the map. we watched her from Aisha Katung to Aisha Bello.
officiallyomolayo wrote: Aisha Katung W. The comment i was looking for. She truly was one of the best. Rest on legend’
grantongram wrote: She and Cyril use to run that show
archsealsresources wrote: I knew that woman, NTA nine o’clock news for night after papa ajasco or super story, she no dey miss an. My condolences to the family, she was really something
lavivavogue wrote: This woman was part of my childhood. May her soul rest in peace.
badboiigeezy wrote: Oh my! This woman was a LEGEND.
muktar.zinat93 wrote: I watched this woman cast new then…May God forgive her sins.
kennypee__ wrote: Awwwwnnn. I love this particular woman.
zarasinglezee1 wrote: Oh my!! She was one of the best in her field!
future_minister wrote: I remember her vividly. Oh no. May her soul rest in peace amen.
abikepeperenpe wrote: May Allah forgive her shortcomings and grant her eternal rest.
donmozarti wrote: She’s one of my favorite newscasters at that station back then.