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Medical bill: Bello donates N2.5m to support Vanguard correspondent’s wife

Muhammad Bashir Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Yahaha Bello has donated the sum of N2.5 million towards the medical treatment of the Wife of the state correspondent of Vanguard newspaper, Mr. Boluwaji Obahopo.

 

The governor’s benevolence came following a Save Our Soul (SOS), message posted by Mr. Obahopo, which trends all over the social networks.

 

The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, who delivered the cash donation on behalf of the governor, 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.”

 

Mr Obahopo who received the donation said he was speechless. “I don’t know what to say. My Governor has stepped in to save the life of my wife and I will be eternally grateful.

 

This is what he does for journalists. He has proven over and over again that he is a true friend of the journalists,” he said.

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