Just In: Erudite Prof. Of Economics Bright Ekuerhare Dies

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Erudite Professor of Economics, Bright Ukori Ekuerhare has died at the age of 75.

His death was announced on Monday.

He was an economic development lecturer at the Ambrose Alli University in Edo State.

He rose to become the Head of the Department Economics of the university and later the Dean of Faculty of Arts.

Ekuerhare later joined the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, where he retired.

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