THE Office of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People today announced the Commissioner has died following a two-year battle with cancer.

Mr Williams passed away at his home in Glenarm this morning.

Chief Executive of NICCY, Barney McNeany, who is currently Acting Commissioner said:

“Nigel battled long and hard against this illness, continuing to contribute to the work of NICCY despite often significant obstacles.

“We offer our sincere condolences to his wife Heather and all his family.

"The staff of NICCY and his many friends here - in particular the NICCY Youth Panel - will greatly miss his inspiring leadership and vitality."

Mr McNeany said NICCY’s work will continue.

“Nigel was very clear that the work he led to promote and safeguard the rights and best interests of children and young people and our focus on them should continue unabated.”

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The Northern Ireland Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young People is a member of ENOC, the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children.

Organisation Contact Details:

Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People
Equality House
7-9 Shaftesbury Square
Belfast BT2 7DP
Tel: + 44 28 9031 1616
Email: info@niccy.org
Website: www.niccy.org

Last updated 04/10/2006 12:06:32