The Senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Dr Mrs Rose Okoji Oko is dead. She died at age 63.
The Senator 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.
The development was confirmed by the aide close to the late Senator. 
A close relative of the Senator, Mr Patrick Ikorgor Okoroji while speaking on the incident said, “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.
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