From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists on Monday applauded Gov. Yahaya Bello for his timely release of N2.5m for surgery of the wife of the Vanguard reporter, Mrs Bolu Obahopo who was involved in a ghastly motor accident.
The release of the funds to the victim of the accident came barely few hours that the state council of NUJ cried out to the state Governor for aid.
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
It would be recalled that the 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 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 today urging spirited individual and Gov 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 as the money will no doubt provide huge relief to the family and also ease the pains of the victim.”
The Kogi state Council of NUJ therefore thanked 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 Governor Yahaya Bello of the Union’s unalloyed support and cooperation
as we also pray for the success of the surgery to be carried out on the Wife of the Vanguard’s reporter and thank all that have supported the family and the union since the unfortunate incident occurred.”
