Niger-Delta activist, Tony Uranta has passed away. 

The former Executive Secretary of United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy (UNDEDSS), died on Wednesday afternoon. 

Actress, Regina Askia Williams also confirmed the news, announcing his death in a Facebook post. 

She wrote, “On your behalf, we announce the passage of Tony Uranta (TIU) at 1:32 pm this afternoon.

“Tony has gone home to rest, after a long medical battle.

“He fought a good fight while here, but we believe God needs him now, to continue from the other side, and to perhaps conquer on his strong believe on Justice, Equity, Peace and Unity for Nigeria.

“Burial will be announced by family.”