Former Nupeng General Secretary, Chief Frank Ovie Kokori, Passes Away

In a somber turn of events, Chief Frank Ovie Kokori, the ex-General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has passed away. The veteran labor leader breathed his last in the early hours of today, Thursday, at a kidney treatment hospital in Warri, Delta State. Confirmation of Chief Kokori's demise was provided by one of his aides who expressed the desire for the family to officially announce the news to the media. The aide stated, "He passed on this night. I would want the family to break the news formally to the media. I am his aide, but at this moment I am not to speak on this until the family issues a statement." Sources revealed that Chief Kokori's health deteriorated earlier in the week, leading to his admission to a kidney treatment hospital where he was placed on life support. This distressing development follows a recent distress call made by Kokori about his declining health status last month. Despite playing a pivotal role in the growth of the nation's democracy, Chief Frank Ovie Kokori lamented feeling abandoned. The passing of this prominent figure in Nigeria's labor movement marks a significant loss, and condolences are expected to pour in as the family prepares to formally address the media regarding the details of Chief Kokori's demise.