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.
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.
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.”
