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The Queens


Hey guys let's celebrate our "Queens". This is dedicated to womanhood. 

Meet Grace Alele-Williams.

She is a professor of mathematics education.
She is first Nigerian female vice-chancellor at the University of Benin and first Nigerian woman to receive a doctorate.

Wow! Beauty and Brains indeed.

She was born on the 16th of  December 1932 and she is 88 years old.
Grace Alele-Williams was born in Warri, Delta state.

Did I hear you say that she is iconic? Yes! She is an icon!

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