*Pix above: The Golden statue of First Lady Remi Tinubu and the Ooni of Ife
There have been murmuring among Nigerians across social media platforms as Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, honored Nigeria First Lady Remi Tinubu with golden statue.
The Ooni of Ife also contributed a 2.7km Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way, a magnificent pavilion with the monument erected at the Obafemi Awolowo University grounds, all named in recognition of Mrs Tinubu.
The monarch praised Tinubu for his strong leadership, dedication to education, support for women’s empowerment, and work in promoting national unity.
He wrote: “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.”
Sharing photos showing highlights from the event via his Instagram page, he stated, “As I begin my 50th birthday celebrations with meaningful activities for the people of Ile-Ife, I was honored to welcome Her Excellency, the First Lady of Nigeria, to the Royal Court of Ife. Her visit, attended by dignitaries, marked the unveiling of the OJAJA hostel, and the commissioning of a 2.7-kilometer road and a pavilion named in her honor at Obafemi Awolowo University. These events reflect our shared commitment to progress for our community and nation.”
“Her Excellency’s journey from a student at Obafemi Awolowo University over 41 years ago to a national leader is inspiring. She has consistently championed the rights of women and children across Nigeria, advocating for gender equality, education, and social welfare. Her support for entrepreneurial programs has fostered a new generation of female leaders, contributing to national development.
“Like Her Excellency, I urge all leaders to serve Nigeria with integrity, compassion, and patriotism. Our nation requires socio-economic initiatives that reach all corners, and it is our duty to be sources of hope and strength in shaping Nigeria’s future.”
Video capturing the moment golden statue of Remi Tinubu provoked Nigerians as they flooded comment section to express their frustrations. Some reactions are shown below:
lulubiz44 said, “The statue is to remember her for?”
uhiereebite said, “Yoruba people well done oooo.”
i.f.e.s.i.n.a.c.h.i said, “Both physically and in statue she still no fine.”///
