The first Nigerian female Vice-Chancellor at the University of Benin, and first Nigerian woman to receive a Doctorate Prof. Grace Alele-Williams, has died
Reports quoted sources close to the University of Benin as having confirmed the death of the great academic personality.
, “The Education icon and great Mathematician, Prof. Grace Alele Williams, has gone to be with the Lord. May her soul rest in peace” The source said
Professor Alele Williams who would be remembered for epic battle against cultism was appointed as the vice-chancellor of the University of Benin in 1985 former military President, Ibrahim Babangida.
Meanwhile, a former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has commiserated with Alele-Williams family on the her death.
Alele -Williams’ life imparted greatly on mine as she was the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin while I was a student there. I remember her as an outstanding woman of integrity and one of those who showed my feet the way to follow.@
“I regret her passing even as I thank God for the pace-setting life she lived as a high -achiever,” Ibori was quoted as having said.
