The Kogi State Governor, Mr. Yahaya Bello and his wife, Mrs Aminat
Bello, have earned more accolades from Nigerians than they would have
from any election.
Aminat Yahya Bello and her son
Hundreds of guests at the HAYAT Foundation Launch Dinner on October 4,
2017 were impressed at the State Executive and his pretty wife as they
showed off their son, who is physically challenged and suffers from
Cerebral Palsy.
The Hayat Foundation is an initiative of the First Lady with the
objective of addressing the needs of Special and other less privileged
kids.
Aminat Yahya Bello and her son
The First Family attracted the admiration of all as they doted on the
boy who is a split image of his dad. All dressed in the same attire, the
boy, who is on the wheel-chair was the cynosure of eyes throughout the
duration of the event.
Governor Bello also proved to be a romantic husband as he openly
showered his wife with love which she responded to—they hugged, they
kissed and held hands.
Aminat Yahya Bello, and her husband
Aminat Yahya Bello and her son
Present at the event, which was broadcast live to millions of Nigerians
were, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Mrs
Folorunsho Alakija, (who was absent and delivered her message via a
video) Hon, Minister of Labour Chief Chris Ngige, Chief Dele Momodu
Representative from Mrs Aisha Buhari, Representative from United Nation
and other prominent Nigerians.
Entertainers present were AY comedian, Timi Dakolo, and a host of others.
Aminat Yahya Bello, her son and other VIPs
However, speaking in an interview, Aminat Bello encouraged parents with
Special needs not to give up. According to her, no matter the
challenges, the stigmatization and discrimination encountered, with a
good education and adequate care for children with special needs, there
is light at the end of the tunnel.
“I live on my son everyday I cherish him and love him so much,” she said.