In a grand ceremony at Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, unveiled a golden statue of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday, along with other tributes.
The event featured the inauguration of a 2.7km road named “Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way,” a grand pavilion, and a monument on the university campus, all donated by the Ooni in honor of Mrs. Tinubu.
The monarch commended her exceptional leadership, commitment to education, women’s empowerment, and contributions to national unity.
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He commended her, saying, “A golden statue is erected to immortalise her virtuous personality and to showcase the strength of a teacher, mother, and wife at the very heart of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
“The biggest hosel 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.”
During the event, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu also pledged a donation of ₦1 billion to support the university’s horticultural landscaping efforts.
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