Cross River Female Senator, Rose Oko is dead
Cross River female Senator, representing Northern Senatorial District of the state, Dr. Mrs Rose Okoji Oko died last night at a UK medical facility. She was aged 63.
A close relative, Mr Patrick Ikorgor Okoroji speaking about her demise said, “Heart broken to hear of the passing of my dear Cousin Senator Dr Rose Okoji Oko after a long fought battle with physical affliction.”
Rose Okoji Oko, born on September 27, 1956, is a Nigerian politician and senator. She was a Member of the Federal House of Representatives from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing Yala/Ogoja Federal Constituency in Nigeria’s 7th class of the National Assembly.
She was elected into office as the first female representative from her constituency in June 2011 and as Deputy Chairman House Committee on Education.
