How Senator Rose Oko Died In UK

Okoji  Oko died in the United Kingdom (UK), at the age of 63, after a failed battle with physical affliction.

The late Senator Oko, who died last night at a UK medical facility, was a second-term member of the Red Chamber of the National Assembly and the serving chairman, Senate Committee on Trade and Investment.

An aide of  close aide of the late Senator, who confirmed the development, expressed shock and sadness

A close relative of the deceased, Patrick Ikorgor Okoroji was quoted as saying:  “I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of my dear Cousin Senator Dr Rose Okoji Oko after a long-fought battle with a 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.