Reports reaching Myschool says the English-born wife of the owner of the renowned Mayflower University of Education in Nigeria -Tai Solarin University of Education in Ogun State, died yesterday morning at Babcock University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu.

In recognition of their efforts towards ensuring that more people have formal education, the Solarins have received several awards and recognition, locally and internationally.

Sheila Mary Tuer was knighted and awarded the Member of British Empire (MBE) in 2007 by Queen Elizabeth.

Two state-owned tertiary institutions were named after Dr. Solarin. They are; Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu-Ode and Tai Solarin College of Education ((TASCE), Omu-Ijebu.

The late Mr and Mrs Solarin left behind two children, Corin and Tunde.

Funeral arrangements for the late educator will be announced later on this website.

Rest in peace, Mrs Sheila.