Ariyo-Dare Atoye Biography – Age, Career, Cause Of Death And Net Worth

Ariyo-Dare Atoye was a human rights activists and Executive director of Adopt, A Goal Initiative.

Age

He was 42 years old.

Career

Atoye was a frontline human rights crusader who stood against oppression, injustice and forces and actions that sought to undermine civic and media space.

The activist played a major role in the passage and signing of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2022 into law through a coalition called Civil Society Partners on Electoral Reform (CiSPER).

He led several protests against the initial delay in the passage of the bill.

Cause Of Death

The activist died after a long battle with lung cancer on Thursday in Abuja.

His death was announced by his colleague, Deji Adeyanju, who tweeted on Thursday afternoon, “My brother comrade Ariyo Dare Atoye has gone to be with the Lord. He was looking at me till the last moment. From God we came, and it is certain to Him we will return.”

The activist, who had been in critical health condition for weeks, in a short text message he sent from his sick bed to SaharaReporters in mid-October, said he needed prayers from Nigerians to save his life.

At the time, Ariyo was battling with the disease in a hospital in Abuja.

The text message read, “Activist Ariyo-Dare Atoye in a critical health condition. Down but not out, Jesus got me, pray for me.”

Net Worth

His estimated net worth is not available at the moment.