Broadcasting ICON, Hajia Mairo Mustapha, dies; Radio Kwara mourns

Broadcasting ICON, Hajia Mairo Mustapha, dies; Radio Kwara mourns

The Nigerian broadcasting industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran broadcaster and former General Manager of the Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation, Hajia Mairo Eyitayo Mustapha.

Hajia Mustapha, a respected media professional and distinguished personality in the broadcasting industry, reportedly passed away today.

She was the wife of the Wali of Ilorin and a prominent figure whose contributions to broadcasting and public communication earned her recognition across Kwara State and beyond.

During her distinguished career, she served as General Manager of Kwara Television and also headed the Programmes Department of the National Orientation Agency, where she brought her wealth of experience, professionalism and commitment to public service.

Her death represents a significant loss to the broadcasting community, particularly in Kwara State, where she made remarkable contributions to the growth and development of the media industry.

She has been buried according to Islamic rites at the Muslim Cemetery along Okolowo Expressway, Ilorin, following her Janazah.

Reacting to the sad development, the General Manager of Radio Kwara, Alhaji Tajudeen Kayode Aremu, expressed shock over the passing of Hajia Mairo Eyitayo Mustapha.

Alhaji Aremu in a statement issued on behalf of the Management and Staff of the station, described her death as a painful and irreplaceable loss, noting that she was a respected professional whose contributions to broadcasting and the development of the media industry in Kwara State would remain indelible.

He said her dedication, experience and service to the broadcasting profession would continue to serve as a source of inspiration to younger generations of media practitioners.

Beyond her remarkable contributions to broadcasting, Alhaji Aremu noted that the deceased also made significant contributions to sports, having distinguished herself as a sprinter and represented Nigeria at the Commonwealth Games.

The Radio Kwara General Manager extended condolences to the Wali of Ilorin, her immediate family, and the Ilorin Emirate, as well as the entire broadcasting fraternity over the unfortunate loss.

Alhaji Aremu prayed Almighty Allaah to forgive her shortcomings, accept her good deeds, grant her al-jannat fridaus and give her family, loved ones and all those affected by her demise the fortitude to bear the loss.

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