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Prof Utomi and His Murky Years of Activism in Nigerian Political Landscape

 Prof Pat Utomi and His Murky Years of Activism in Nigerian Political Landscape By Emeka Esogbue As it appears, not many, not even in his Ibusa hometown in Delta State are aware of his practice of activism but indeed, Prof Pat Utomi does not only share the belief of an activist but has a long history of activism in his political journey.  Prof Pat Utomi, a renowned Nigerian Professor of Political Economy and management expert highlights key moments in the nation's years of activism since his political involvement with his enlistment by Chief Alex Ekwueme, the nation's former Vice President to provide consultancy services on public policy papers. Brilliant Utomi would later rise to serve as Special Assistant to President Shehu Shagari.  Beyond politics, Prof Pat Okedinachi Utomi is one of Nigeria's social crusaders whose contributions have had a significant impact on the country's civil society and political landscape. It is to his credit, that he has coordinated the est...