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Grace Alele-Williams was a trailblazer, Engr. Ogiemwonyi eulogizes late Uniben VC

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March 27, 2022
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Grace Alele-Williams was a trailblazer, Engr. Ogiemwonyi eulogizes late Uniben VC
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As more reactions continue to trail the passing away of Professor of Mathematics and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Grace Alele-Williams, the former Minister of State for Works and a gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State in 2020, Engineer Chris Ogiemwonyi has condoled with the Alele-Williams family describing her as a trailblazer and an outstanding woman of integrity.

Ogiemwonyi, who was one of the pioneer students of the University of Benin, said the passing away of Prof. Alele-Williams was a huge loss.

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Prof Grace Alele Williams who died at the age of 89 years was the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), the first Nigerian woman to receive a doctorate degree.

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According to a statement signed by Engr. Ogiemwonyi: “Prof. Grace Alele Williams a scholar, an administrator per excellence was a great role model to the female gender whom she inspired with her brilliance and diligence.

“Thankful to God she lived a life of great impact. The late scholar’s drive and love for knowledge earned her many recognitions/awards in Nigeria & across the globe.

“Her lasting memories will remain in the heart of those she left behind and they shall cherish her forever.

“Praying that God grant fortitude & comfort to the family she left behind, the Itsekiri community and the entire staff and management of the University of Benin. May God Almighty grant her eternal rest.”

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