Chief Shimite Winifred Bello, the Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, is reportedly dead.
According to reports, she was beaten to death in what is believed to be a case of domestic violence.
The tragic incident reportedly happened on Monday, April 21, 2025, and has since stirred emotions across Delta State and beyond.
While official details remain unclear, several individuals close to her have alleged that her husband was responsible for the attack that led to her death.
Her aide, Tameta Sunday, shared a sorrowful message on social media, blaming her husband for cutting short her life and the plans they had together.
Another social media user, Hon. Oge Okonkwo, also claimed that her husband has been arrested in connection with her death.
These allegations have not yet been confirmed by the police.
Chief Shimite was a respected figure in trade and economic circles.
She served as the Coordinator of the Delta State UNIDO Centre and led the implementation of the Federal Government’s Social Investment Programme in Delta.
Her passion for African culture and tourism was evident in her television documentary, African Pot, which showcased African cuisine and traditions.
She was involved in several international and national projects, including the USAID/NEXTT programme and the Lakaji Trade Corridor.
She also sat on the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Economic Change in Africa (FESECA) and worked as a contributing editor for publications like Daily Trust and Leadership, focusing on travel and tourism.
Her death has sparked conversations about domestic abuse, with many urging women to walk away from violent relationships rather than stay and risk their lives.
Friends, colleagues, and members of the public continue to mourn her, describing her as a woman of great vision and purpose whose life ended too soon.
