A resolution honouring Professor Chinua Achebe has been adopted by the New York senate in Albany as part of its tradition of paying tribute to the lives of those who distinguished themselves through their life’s work.

The legislative body highlighted Prof. Achebe’s life of writing and dedication to excellence, including working up until the time of his death as the David and Marianna fisher university Professor and Professor of Africana studies at Brown University.

The resolution also indicated that New York’s Bard college, where the famous writer worked before moving to Brown University, will continue to be a primary home for his projects.

Also in Washington DC, Mayor Vincent Gray paid tribute to Professor Achebe.

Mr. Gray in a statement said “I grieved the passing of Chinua Achebe,” adding that “his respected legacy will be the young writers he inspires to tell their stories for future generations to enjoy.”