The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday, in a grand ceremony at Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, unveiled a golden statue of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, amongst others.
A 2.7km Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way, a grand pavilion, and a monument on the university campus were donated by the Ooni and named after Mrs Tinubu.
The monarch reportedly praised her outstanding leadership, dedication to education, women’s empowerment, and 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.
Meanwhile, at the event, Mrs Tinubu also pledged N1bn donation to the university’s horticultural landscaping.
