A SAD EXIT

WACSOF COMMISERATES WITH THE FAMILY OF MR. INNOCENT CHUKWUMA,

AND THE FORD FOUNDATION ON HIS DEMISE.

ABUJA, APRIL 07, 2021: The members, the management, and staff of the West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF) is saddened by the news of the death of Mr. Innocent Chukwuma, who passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021. A principal and active figure in the Civil Society Sphere and recently retired West Africa regional Director of Ford Foundation.

Mr Chukwuma certainly left a broad mark of selflessness around West Africa.

He spent decades advancing the cause of a better society of the region and was a recipient of many awards.

WACSOF commiserates with his family and encourages them to bear the loss in good faith for Mr. Innocent Chukwuma played his part in his time.

WACSOF also commiserates with Ford Foundation on this great loss of an exceptional leader.

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