Nigeria’s first female Senator, Franca Afegbua, has been confirmed d3ad by family and friends.
A statement released on Sunday by the Afegbua family said that the former lawmaker died in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 79.
Senator Afegbua, an indigene of Okpella, in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, was renowned for her beauty and intellectual discuss during her service to Nigeria.
The statement added that funeral details will be announced by the family soon.
The statement reads: “The Afegbua family of Edo state has confirmed the demise of the first woman senator in Nigeria, Senator Franca Afegbua, whose sad event occurred this morning, Sunday, March 12, 2023. She combined beauty and brain during her service to Nigeria.
“Funeral details will be announced by the family soon.”
Franca Afegbua was elected the senator representing Bendel-North in October 1983 under the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) in Nigeria’s second republic
Franca’s political journey was, however, cut short as the military coup of December 1983 toppled the civilian government less than three months after she assumed office.
Family members share fond memories of her with Okpella TV: