Babatunde Odubanwo

Following the passing of the first Female Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof Grace Allele William, many Nigerians have expressed their condolences.

One of such is popular flutist and businessman, Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli (Tee Mac) who is a relative of the late Professor of Mathematics and of the 89-year-old and accomplished academician.

In mourning Prof Grace Allele William, Tee Mac described her as “a great woman, honest, humble and a dedicated educator!”.

Prof. Grace Alele-Williams was a woman who scored firsts in the field of academic and champion of good causes thereby creating enabling environment for other females to thrive in the society.

Aside being the first female vice-chancellor of UNIBEN, she was the first Nigerian woman to earn a doctorate, and the first Nigerian female professor of mathematics education.