Former presidential adviser and environmental justice activist, Oronto Douglas (OND) died six years ago in Abuja following a long battle with cancer. Today on the anniversary of his death, his friends and associates took to social media to remember and celebrate him.
Below are some of the messages:
Ipigansi Okumo:
I thank God for having you trod on my life’s journey. What a privilege! It’s six years now, but your memories are evergreen in my heart. Rest on, my mentor.
Ambassador Godknows Igali wrote:
OND, a great, great human spirit. Continue to rest in peace.
Ikpo Damnabhin:
He was no doubt a rare gem and a philanthropy.A man just a text message requesting for assistance would do everything to help not even seeing the person requesting for help.Im a living testimony of such gesture.We Miss you greatly and may your soul continue to find rest.
Eribo Monday:
The flesh the body goes back to earth but your words, works, letters are always ALIVE…OND YOUR STILL WITH US IN SPIRIT….
Tunji Buhari:
Rest on, good man! Unforgettable
Wisdom Ikuli:
Barr. Oronto Natei Douglas was a Poet, Writer, Social Engineer and an Environmental cum Human Rights Activist whose positive impacts left a lasting memory and legacies. May his great and gentle soul continue to rest in peace.
Patterson Ogon:
A great soul you were. You lived and died building bridges and created the platform for people like me. Its 6 years now you departed for eternal glory.
Rest on my Brother and Friend, Oronto Natei Douglas (OND).
Goodluck Ebelo:
He was exceptional in many ways. May God rest his soul eternally
Boniface Dumpe:
I was consoled when Oronto spoke at the Niger Delta Youth Stakeholders Workshop in 2004 – afterall, the Niger Delta still had a strong voice after the death of Ken Saro Wiwa and others. May the soul of OND continue to enjoy peace in eternal rest. Amen!
Ayobo Igodo:
May the memories of his life, times and good works always be a blessing to all those whose lives he touched. May his soul rest in peace
Adukeh Collins:
Keep Resting in Good’s bosom and let your memory be a Blessing.