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Ezekwesili Sends Condolences To Family Of Late Prof. Sophie Oluwole

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Obiageli Ezekwesili
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Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN)‘s presidential candidate , has commiserated with the family of the late Prof. Sophie Oluwole over her demise.

Recall Professor Sophie Oluwole, a top African philosopher, died on Sunday evening at the age of 83, after a protracted illness.

In a statement issued today, Ezekwesili said the deceased as an academic who contributed immensely to education in Nigeria and would be continuously cherished.

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She said the professor died when her contributions were needed the most.

She, however, urged other academics to emulate the late Oduwole, saying that “she is an academic icon.”

She said,” She was a trail blazing academic for whom I would continue to have huge affection for, especially in her candour and quest for distinction. She was ever so generous to me when I became the Minister of Education and her strong support for educational development never went unnoticed.

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“Nigeria has indeed lost a great academic at a time when our educational system is facing a serious challenge. Her death is saddening and a great loss to the intelligentsia community.

“I commiserate with members of her family and pray that God gives them the fortitude to bear her loss.”