Queen Tobi, one of the wives of the Ooni of Ife, has disclosed the request the First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu made before her husband erected a statue in her honor.
She said that Tinubu had wished that someone would erect a statue in her honour after seeing the trending story of Mark Zuckerberg’s Wife statue.
Speaking via her Instagram account, she urged her followers to speak what they want into existence.
Naijaonpoint reports that in October 2024, the Ooni of Ife unveiled a gold statue of Remi Tinubu.
Sharing photos from the unveiling ceremony, Queen Tobi wrote: “This Day, A Statue was Unveiled in Honor of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at Obafemi Awolowo University, iLe Ife.
“By Ooni Of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Eniitan Ogunwusi Ojaja2 as part of his 50th Birthday Celebration Program.
“The First Lady said she wished someone would make a Statue of her when she saw the trending story of Mark Zuckerberg’s Wife Statue.
“When she said that, all that came to mind was to say it Loud and Clear that we shouldn’t underestimate “The Power of The Mind” & “The Power of the Tongue” cos your THOUGHTS and WORDS Shapes Your REALITY.
“Always Think and Speak Positivity over Your Life.
“Don’t Let anyone Speak Negativity into your Life. So be conscious of who/what you listen to.”