Chief Harry A.P. Nwana, renowned trade unionist and activist, has died in Lagos at the age of 85.

Chief Nwana was a member of the media family having maintained a column “BY THE WAY” in Vanguard newspaper for several years.

Chief Nwana, son of the late library legend, Peter Nwana, of the “Omenuko” fame, was also an author of high repute with several publications to his credit. He retired from the Nigerian Ports Authority in 1975 as Controller of Personnel.

Chief Nwana was at various times  a trade unionsit on the board of the Nigerian Railway Corporation. He was also an activist in the struggle for independence, in the Zikist Movement, of which he spent time in prison on account of the struggle.

Chief Nwana was married to Mrs Mary Nwana (Nee Ukegbu) and they have five children and many grandchildren.