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Human Rights activist and civil society SituationRoom convener; Esther Uzoma has died

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4 years ago

2021/01/07

Nigerian Lawyer, human rights and gender activist; Esther Uzoma has been announced dead.

Until her death, she was the convener of the civil society ‘Situation Room NG. A statement released by the organisation says she died on Wednesday after a surgery in Abuja

Fellow lawyer and activist, Chidi Odinkalu wrote on Twitter:

#Nigeria's active civic community has lost 1 of its more articulate leaders: My sister, Esther Uzoma – @estheruzoma2 – had soul, spirit, skill, courage, humour, intellect & presence. She was the co-chair of @SituationRoomNg. Her passing leaves an irreplaceable void.#RIPEsther pic.twitter.com/rUk5C1TIGG— Chidi Odinkalu (@ChidiOdinkalu) January 7, 2021