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| President Goodluck Jonathan |
President Goodluck
Jonathan has described the death of Mrs. Sheila Solarin, widow of
renowned educationist and social crusader, Dr. Tai Solarin, as a big loss to
the nation.
The President said Mrs. Solarin’s death has left a big
vacuum in the educational system of the country as the nation would miss the
unparalleled commitment, discipline, expertise, prowess and astuteness she
brought to bear on the teaching profession and school administration.
“Her remarkably long period in running the popular
Mayflower School, Ikenne and teaching English in that school, made her to leave
an indelible impact on generations of students who today occupy prominent
positions in all sectors of the Nigerian society,” he said.
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| The Late Tai Solarin |
President Jonathan who described Mrs. Solarin as a great
soul, highly respected mother, peace-maker and community worker, commended her
uncommon courage and patriotism in making Nigeria her permanent home before and
after the demise of her husband.
The President noted that “her decision to carry on with
the legacy of her late husband even up to a very advanced age, speaks a lot
about her indomitable spirit and a great lesson for others to emulate.”
President Jonathan while commiserating with the Solarin
family, the people and government of Ogun State and all students of Mayflower
School, also implored them to keep Mrs. Solarin’s humanitarian work and other
legacies alive in the interest of the nation and posterity.
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