Utomi, Agbakoba, others mourn as activist Tony Uranta dies

The Pro National Conference Organisations, PRONACO and Nigeria Intervention Movement, NIM on behalf of the Nigerian Civil Society Movement on Wednesday regretted the demise of Tony Uranta, their astute associate in the struggle for the democratic constitutional restructuring of Nigeria, who passed on in Lagos earlier today after a protracted illness

The group in a joint statement signed by Sir Olawale Okunniyi, Director General of NIM, who is also PRONACO spokesperson, applauded Tony Uranta’s various contributions towards the advocacy for constitutional restructuring of Nigeria admist stiff resistance from those who benefit from the jaundice and corruptive political structure of Nigeria.

Okunniyi in the statement made available to News Express, also recalled the strategic activities of Tony Uranta as the Executive Secretary of the National Summit Group, NSG and UNDESS towards the facilitation of the 2014 National Confab, after he had earlier played some supportive role in mobilising Nigerians for the People’s National Conference hosted by PRONACO between 2005 and 2006 under the leadership of Chief Tony Enahoro of blessed memory, and Prof Wole Soyinka.

“Leaders of Nigerian Civil Society Movement are committed to immortalizing the legacies of Tony Uranta, praying for the repose of his soul and fortitude and comfort for his beloved wife, Baarong and child, Amy,” added the statement.