Nigerian Senator From Cross River Dies Of Illness In UK

A female Nigerian lawmaker representing Cross River State, Rose Okoji Oko, has become the third senator to have died since June 2019.

The lawmaker died on Monday night in the United Kingdom at the age of 63 after battling illness, a close source said.

She was a Member of the Federal House of Representatives from the ruling People’s Democratic Party, representing Yala/Ogoja Federal Constituency in Nigeria’s 7th class of the National Assembly.

Patrick Ikorgor Okoroji, a close family member, said, “Heart broken to hear of the passing of my dear cousin, Senator Rose Okoji Oko after a long fought battle with physical affliction.

“You gave your best to your world now that it has pleased the Almighty God to call you home, may your soul find eternal rest in Heaven.”

Oko was until her demise the Chairman, Senate Committee on Trade and Investment.