December 11, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the death of ace broadcaster and one of the icons on the Nigerian Television Authority’s (NTA) screen, Aishat Bello Mustapha.
The President, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, extended his deepest condolences to the deceased’s family, friends and colleagues including the management and staff of the NTA, Africa’s largest television network, as well as the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON).
According to the statement, the president joined her loved ones in paying solemn respects to Aisha, whom he described as a “highly professional news anchor and presenter, who spent 35 years at NTA until her retirement in 2022.
“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.
“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.
“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 added.
President Tinubu prayed to God to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and comfort for those who mourn.
