Nicosia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot businessman Erdil Nami, father of the north’s former ‘foreign minister’ and Cyprus problem negotiator Ozdil Nami, died on Tuesday at the age of 84.
Education and early involvement
Nami graduated from the English School in Nicosia. He later cut short his political science studies in Ankara to take part in the 1964 bicommunal clashes in Kokkina.
Business career
After completing his studies, he entered the private sector and participated in industry, commerce and investment projects in the north. He established Erdil ve Oğulları Ltd as a trader in construction materials and an adviser on foreign investments.
Professional and civil society roles
Nami was a member of the business association in the north and served as a senior officer of the chamber of commerce. He also led SOS Children’s Villages, an NGO supporting children without parental care and families at risk, and worked to promote communication and cooperation between the two communities in Cyprus.
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