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Adinno Phizo, Naga National Council Leader, Dies at 94
Adinno Z. Phizo was a leader of the Naga National Council, an organisation connected to the Naga national movement.
She died at a hospital in Kohima when she was 94.
Her funeral will be held on Saturday.
Her father was Angami Zapu Phizo, another Naga nationalist leader.
After he died in 1990, Adinno took over the council’s leadership.
She lived in London for nearly five decades before returning to Nagaland in 2013.
The Naga National Council said she served the Naga people and their political aspirations throughout her life.
Other Naga groups and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio also remembered her.
Adinno Z. Phizo, president of the Naga National Council, died at a hospital in Kohima late Thursday evening, aged 94.
Her funeral is scheduled for Saturday.
She took over the NNC leadership after her father, Angami Zapu Phizo, died in London in 1990.
After nearly five decades in self-exile in London, she returned to Nagaland on April 27, 2013.
Naga organisations and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio paid tribute to her commitment to the Naga cause.
- Who
- Adinno Z. Phizo, president of the Naga National Council and daughter of Angami Zapu Phizo.
- What
- She died at age 94; her funeral is scheduled for Saturday.
- Where
- At a hospital in Kohima, Nagaland.
- When
- Late Thursday evening; the article does not give a calendar date.
- Why
Key facts
- Age
- 94
- Role
- Long-standing president of the Naga National Council
- Funeral
- Scheduled for Saturday
- Returned to Nagaland
- April 27, 2013
- Took over NNC leadership
- After her father died in London on April 30, 1990
- NNC founded
- 1946
- NNC independence declaration
- August 14, 1947
Quotes
Naga National Council
The organisation Adinno Phizo led as president.
“The Naga people mourn the passing of our National leader. Throughout her life she carried the responsibilities entrusted in the service of the Naga national struggle with dignity, integrity and strength, and remained committed to the political institution and aspirations of the Naga people till her last breath.”
telegraphindia.com
“She dedicated her life to the Naga cause and remained steadfast in her commitment to the aspirations and welfare of the Naga people.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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