Ooni honors First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu with golden statue (video)

In a grand ceremony at Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, unveiled a golden statue of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday.

The event also marked the inauguration of other projects, including the 2.7km Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way, a grand pavilion, and a monument on the university campus—all donated by the monarch in her honor.

The Ooni praised Mrs. Tinubu for her exceptional leadership, commitment to education, women’s empowerment, and dedication to national unity.

He highlighted the symbolic significance of the statue, stating, “A golden statue is erected to immortalize her virtuous personality and showcase the strength of a teacher, mother, and wife at the very heart of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.”

“The biggest hostel and pavilion in the history of Obafemi Awolowo University, which bears her name, represent her efforts to create spaces for learning, development, and empowerment for all.”

At the event, Mrs Tinubu also pledged N1bn donation to the university’s horticultural landscaping.