Ooni Installs Remi Tinubu as Yeye Asiwaju Oodua

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Sunday, conferred the revered title of Yeye Asiwaju Oodua on the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

Osun Spring had earlier reported that the President of Ghana, John Mahama, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, and other top dignitaries are expected to attend the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni Ogunwusi.

Speaking during the ceremony, held at Enuwa Square, Ile-Ife, the Ooni described the First Lady as a pillar of support for national unity, women empowerment and the preservation of Nigerian cultural values.

He noted that the title recognised her long-standing contributions to social development, education, and the welfare of women and children across the country.

“Yeye Asiwaju Oodua is a title that reflects leadership, service, compassion and commitment to the progress of the Yoruba race and the Nigerian nation at large.

“the First lady has been a mother since I ascended the throne. Obasanjo spent 16 hours with me through the natural habitat when I was declared Ooni. The first lady has been very nice to everyone, she is indeed a mother.”

In her remarks, Mrs Tinubu expressed gratitude to the Ooni and the entire people of Yorubaland for the honour, describing the title as a call to greater service.

She said,,“I receive this honour with humility and a renewed sense of responsibility,” she said. “I will continue to work for the good of our people and the unity and prosperity of our dear nation.”

Meanwhile, the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with the Arole Oduduwa, Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, CFR, on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary.

Adeleke in a statement earlier released by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed described him as an astute royal figure, who consistently exhibit deep interest in the promotion of Yoruba culture.

He said, “It is with immense joy that I warmly felicitate with the Arole of Oduduwa, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Ogunwusi Enitan, Ojaja II, CFR, on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary. In 10 years, Oba Adeyeye redefined leadership, using his stool to foster peace, unity and progress,” Governor Adeleke was quoted to have said in the congratulatory message.

“In a decade, Kabiyesi’s forward-looking approaches, purposeful engagement and ability to galvanise interests has not only elevated Ile-Ife’s physical outlook and visibility globally, but has also strengthens the unity of purpose of the Yoruba race and resolves to preserve our heritage. Oba Adeyeye is an enterprising monarch, mobilising resources to build businesses in order to open doors of opportunities for subjects and contribute meaningfully to the economy of the state and Nigeria as a whole.”

Dignitaries present at the occasion includes, Former First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan; Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat; former First Lady of Osun State, Kafayat Oyetola; Deputy Governor of Osun State, Kola Adewusi.

Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa’ad; First Lady of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; First Lady of Osun State, Titilayo “Titi” Adeleke; wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo; former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun; Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun; the Orangun of Ila, Oba Abdulwahab Oyedotun; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole; the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III; and the Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye (Orumogege III), among others.