Bayelsa Loses Visionary Scientist and Educator | Nigeria News

Bayelsa State grieves the loss of Professor Turner Timinepre Isoun, a visionary leader and national icon who shaped Nigeria’s tech and education landscape. As Minister of Science and Technology from 2000 to 2007, he founded NITDA and Galaxy Backbone Plc, propelled space exploration, and became the first VC of the University of Science and Technology in Port Harcourt. Beyond academia, he was a cultural architect and key figure in Bayelsa’s creation. Governor Douye Diri hailed him as an academic colossus and pioneer, honoring his lifelong dedication to Ijaw heritage and national progress. His legacy as a scientist, educator, and statesman endures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f47dbeda6c272689