The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, unveiled a golden statue in Osun State on Friday in honour of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.
NaijaOnPoint.com.ng (NOP) reports that the golden statue, a significant addition to the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University in Osun State, was unveiled with great ceremony.
The Ooni of Ife, in a show of respect and admiration, also contributed a 2.7km Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way, a magnificent pavilion, and the monument erected at the Obafemi Awolowo varsity grounds, all named in recognition of Mrs Tinubu.
In his remark, the monarch showered praise on Tinubu’s exemplary leadership, a testament to her commitment to education, advocacy for women’s empowerment, and efforts towards fostering national unity.
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 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.”