A tribute to Professor Ekechi

[Toyin Falola]

https://www.newtimes.com.ng/a-tribute-to-professor-felix-ekechi/

 

 

[Michael Afolayan]

"His existence blessed Nigeria, the African continent, and the world." (TF)

I can't agree more. I recall one of his old student, the late Thomas Shick, an African American and professor of history and African American Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the mid-1980s, once told me of the profound influence of Professor Ekechi on his life. He said were it not for Professor Felix Ekechi, his unflinching love for history, Africa, Africans, Nigeria and Nigerians would never have existed. That, to me, is a legacy that would pass the test of time.

May we all be comforted!

MOA

On Saturday, July 15, 2023, 09:08:43 AM GMT+1, Toyin Falola <toyin...@austin.utexas.edu> wrote:

https://www.newtimes.com.ng/a-tribute-to-professor-felix-ekechi/

 

 

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On Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 2:50 AM Toyin Falola <toyin...@austin.utexas.edu> wrote:

https://www.newtimes.com.ng/a-tribute-to-professor-felix-ekechi/

 Sorry to hear about his demise. My condolences to you and everyone who knew him. May his soul rest in peace with his ancestors and Creator.

Segun Ogungbemi. 

 

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[Emmanuel Udogu]

I extend my condolences to the family of the late Professor Felix K. Ekechi. We met at several ASA conferences. He was a great scholar. May his soul rest in perfect peace!!!

Ike Udogu

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