Idris Ahmed, Lokoja.
Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kogi State Council, has expressed it’s appreciation to
Governor Yahaya Bello for his timely release of N2.5m to offset the medical bills of the wife of the Vanguard reporter, Mrs Bolu Obahopo who was involved in a ghastly motor accident.
A statement by the council chairman, Adeiza Momohjimoh and secretary, Ademu Seidu, said that Mr. Bolu Obahopo the Vanguard reporter has confirmed the receipt of the sum of 2.5 million naira through the state commissioner for information and communication, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo.
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It will be recalled that the union’s bus conveying the family of Vanguard reporter to Benin was involved in an accident on Friday 5th November, 2021 and five members of Mr. Obahopo’s family died and his wife critically injured.
The statement said the governor’s response followed an appeal made by the State NUJ Chairman at a Press Conference on Monday urging Governor Bello to come to the aid of the distressed family.
“His Excellency’s action today has further demonstrated the fact that he has the milk of human kindness in his vein.
“The money no doubt would provide huge relief to the family and also ease the pains of the victim.
The Kogi Council of NUJ therefore thanks His Excellency, Gov. Yahaya Bello for this wonderful support for the family of Mr Bolu Obahopo and by extension all working journalists in the state.
We wish to reassure His Excellency of the Union’s unalloyed support and cooperation to him now and in the future
We also pray for the success of the surgery to be carried out on the Wife of the Vanguard Correspondent and thank all that have supported the family and the union since the unfortunate incident occurred.” The Union said.
In his reaction, Kingsley Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information, said following a clarion call by the Kogi State Correspondent of Vanguard Newspapers, Mr Bolu Obahopo to members of the public to help with the staggering medical bill of his wife who was involved in a ghastly accident, the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaha Bello has donated 2.5 million naira towards the medical treatment of the Wife.
Mr. Kingsley Fanwo said the Governor stands with the Obahopo Family over the sad incident.
“The Governor is sad over this unfortunate incident. He has been very concerned about the medical State of the Wife of Mr Bolu Obahopo and has expressed confidence that the woman will pull through.
“He has mandated me to follow up and ensure I feed him with situation report. He has said he will stand with the family throughout the duration of treatment”.
