Rashida Bello
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Rashida Yahaya Bello | |
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| Education | University of Abuja, Brightway Primary School, Brightway Secondary School |
| Occupation | philanthropist |
| Years active | 2016-2024 |
| Spouse | Yahaya Bello[1] |
Rashida Yahaya Bello was the First Lady of Kogi State,[2][3] as spouse of governor Yahaya Bello.[4][5][6][7]
Bello grew up in Jattu in Etsako West local government area of Edo State. She attended Brightway Primary School and Brightway Secondary School and obtained West African Examinations Council. She graduated from the University of Abuja[8] with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy.[9]
Bello advocates for women's empowerment,[10] children,[11][12] and peace.[13]
Philanthropy
Bello launched The Kogi Women and Youth Advancement Foundation (KOWYAF), a non-governmental organization which aims to empower women and youth, encourage the growth of micro businesses for vulnerable women and youth and to drastically reduce the mother/child mortality rate in Kogi State.[14]