As more reactions continue to trail the passing on of Professor of mathematics and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, the former minister of State for Works, Engineer Chirs Ogiemwonyi has condoled with family of Alele Williams describing her as a trailblazers and an outstanding woman of integrity.
Ogiemwonyi who was among the first 1970 pioneer set of the University of Benin said the passing away of Alele was a huge loss.
Alele-Williams who died at the age of 89 was the Nigerian first female Vice-Chancellor at the University of Benin (UNIBEN)
According to a statement signed by Ogiemwonyi “Prof. GraceAlele-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”.The statement concluded.