The remains of sociologist Laurindo Vieira were buried today, Tuesday, at the Santa Ana cemetery, in Luanda, in the presence of family, colleagues and friends.
The sociologist was the victim of gunshots, outside a bank branch, in the Patriota area, municipality of Talatona (Luanda), last Thursday.
During the funeral, family members highlighted Laurindo Vieira’s verticality and commitment to defending the dignity of Angolans. They praised his courage, spirit of dedication to work and support of his family throughout his life.
At the time, Carlos Yoba, a contemporary of the sociologist, considered Laurindo Vieira a dedicated teacher, friend and advisor committed to society.
“It is a loss for the academic community, but we will continue his legacy to dignify educational work, training students and surpassing many teachers”, he reinforced.
In turn, the national secretariat of the Angolan Women’s Organization (OMA), Joana Tomás, highlighted the figure of Laurindo Vieira in sharing knowledge and empowering women, through training and qualification.
Laurindo Vieira served as director of the Ombudsman’s Office (2006- 2011), member of the Ombudsman’s Council and consultant to the National Assembly.
He also served as head of the Political Education and Propaganda Section in the National Political Directorate of FAPLA, as an instructor for Agitation and Propaganda and as deputy coordinator of the MPLA Cell in Porto/Portugal.
He was also political commissar of the 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 Educational Sciences from the University of Porto, academic Laurindo Vieira also served at the University of Luanda, was director of the Higher Institute of Social Service, trainer at CEFOP and Psychologist at Palancas Negras.
Published the work “Angola, the Ideological Dimension of Education 1975-1992”.