Barrister Esther Uzoma: Concerned Nigerians mourn sudden death of activist, lawyer

The Concerned Nigerians, a civil society organization, has mourned the death of renowned activist and lawyer, Esther Uzoma.

IDOMA VOICE reports that Uzoma died on Thursday after battling an ailment.

Reacting to her demise, convener of the Concerned Nigerians Group, Deji Adeyanju, described the deceased as guiding light in the endless search for Gender equality.

He prayed God to rest her soul.

He said, “Our heartfelt condolences go out to Barrister Esther Uzoma’s family and everyone who worked with her.

“Barrister Esther Uzoma was a guiding light in the endless search for Gender equality, human rights, Electoral Reforms, justice for women and vulnerable children.

“She was indeed a distinguished leader in the civil rights movement. She helped break barriers by using education to empower our girls and fight for their rights through the Proactive Gender Initiatives she founded.

“There’s no doubt that Uzoma’s courageous activism changed our nation’s trajectory in tremendous ways.

“Our dear sister will certainly continue to be an inspiration to all of us at Concerned Nigerians fighting for justice and equality.”