NIGERIA’S FIRST LADY, OLUREMI TINUBU ASSURES OF PRESIDENTS’ COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
L-R Erelu Abiola Dosumu; Olori Mariam; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi; first lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Wife Of Gov Osun state, Mrs Titilola Adeleke; Olori Temitope and Wife Of former Osun state, governor, Mrs. Oyetola at the inauguration of projects by the first lady of Nigeria, at the Obafemi Awolowo university Ile Ife on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu has come to commission a 2.7km road, ultra-modern hostels at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has restated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is one that is focused on education and youth development.
According to the statement signed on Thursday 10th October 2024,Busola Kukoyi, Senior Special Adviser on Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
She said this is to ensure a more formidable future not only for the youth but the nation as well.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu also assured that the administration will surely deliver on its promises to Nigerians.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu was speaking during the commissioning of a 2.7km road and ultra-modern male and female hostels at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
“It is worthy of note that the administration of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR is one that is focused on education and youth development, to ensure that all our youth have unhindered access to education irrespective of their financial status.
To this end, the National Students Loan Scheme was introduced, and I urge all our youth across the country to avail themselves of the opportunity presented by this Students Loan scheme”.
“The significance of continuous infrastructure renewal cannot be overemphasized in creating a conducive academic environment”.
“Roads have always been a symbol of progress which opens up pathways to safety and economic growth”.
She noted that all hands must be on deck and join with the Federal Government in its pursuit of a greater nation in support of the education sector and infrastructure renewal as being exemplified by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi with the building of the hostels and the road”.
“At this juncture, I commend and thank His Imperial Majesty for celebrating his Golden Jubilee in such a noble manner. Fifty years is not just a marker of time, but a testament to wisdom and leadership. The deep-rooted love that you have shown for your people and kingdom since your ascension on the throne is heartwarming and commendable. Part of the activities leading up to the big day is the commissioning of a 2.7 kilometer road named after me within the premises of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, my Alma Mater. I am humbled and thank you Kabiyesi”.
First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu being received at the palace of the Ooni of Ife by the Monarch, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi during her visit to Ile Ife to Commission infrastructural projects at the Obafemi Awolowo University on Thursday 10th October 2024.
“Roads have always been a symbol of progress which opens up pathways to safety and economic growth. It is my hope that this road will become a valuable asset for the University and facilitate easy access for the students and the entire University community”.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu who decried the state of infrastructure at the institution pledged to support in restoring the glory and pledged N1b from the Renewed Hope Initiative and she also called on wives of state governors to Alao lend a helping hand.
Governor Ademola Adeleke who was represented by his deputy Prince Kola Adewusi commended the various initiatives of the President and his wife the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu
In his remarks the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire noted that the revived Student Loan Scheme by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu tis one of the right steps to fixing the education sector.
The First Lady inaugurated three key infrastructural projects, a 2.7 kilometer road named after her and Ojaja male and female students hostels and pavilion, all executed by the traditional ruler, Ooni of Ife Oba Enitan Ogunwusi in commemoration of his 50th birthday.
The monarch described the First Lady as a compassionate, devoted and caring woman who has the love of God at heart.
The First Lady, an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, was presented with various paintings by a group of orphans, former street young boys and men who are being reintegrated into society by the Ooni of Ife.
