Luanda - The Angolan sociologist Laurindo Vieira, who was shot dead by robbers Thursday in Luanda, was buried Tuesday at Luanda’s Santa Ana cemetery in the presence of family, colleagues and friends.
During the funeral, family members highlighted Laurindo Vieira's verticality and commitment to defending the dignity of Angolans, having praised his courage and commitment to work and family.
Carlos Yoba, a contemporary of the sociologist, considered Laurindo Vieira a dedicated teacher, friend and counselor committed to society.
"It's a loss for the academic community, but we will continue his legacy to dignify the work of education, the training of students and the overcoming of many teachers," Yoba said.
The national secretary of the Angolan Women's Organization (OMA), Joana Tomás, highlighted Laurindo Vieira's role in sharing knowledge and empowering women through training and capacity building.
Laurindo Vieira served as director of the Ombudsman's Office (2006-2011) and as member of the Ombudsman's Council and consultant to the National Assembly.
He headed the Political Education and Propaganda Section in the then FAPLA National Political Directorate, instructor for Agitation and Propaganda and deputy coordinator of the MPLA Cell in Porto/Portugal.
The sociologist also held the position of political commissar of the extinguished Popular Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola (FAPLA), having attended his first secondary course at the "Comandante Gika" Political-Military School.
With a PhD in Education Sciences from the University of Porto, Laurindo Vieira was director of the Higher Institute of Social Service, a trainer at CEFOP and a psychologist of the Angolan national team.
He published the book "Angola, the Ideological Dimension of Education 1975-1992". MGM/OHA/TED/AMP
