The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of renowned mathematician and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof. Grace Alele-Williams.
The governor, in a statement, described Prof. Alele-Williams as a thoroughbred academician who throughout her life left an indelible mark of dutiful service, hard work, diligence, and determination.
“It is with a heavy heart that I received the sad news of the passing of renowned academic and administrator, Prof. Grace Alele-Williams,” the governor said.
On her part, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Benin, Professor Lilian Salami, on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Staff, Alumni, and Students of the institution has directed that the institution’s flag will fly at half-mast in honour of the late Prof. Alele-William.
