Chief Frank Kokori, former General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has died aged 80 years.
Kokori reportedly died on the day appointed for the celebration of his 80th birthday.
Kokori, was an activist with the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). He died of a kidney-related ailment in the early hours of Thursday at a private hospital in Warri, Delta State.
His death was confirmed by the Delta State Government.
Kokori gained prominence in the struggle for the validation of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election won by late Chief Moshood Abiola.
Dignitaries and associates of the departed labour leader have since been showering tributes on him.
