The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, unveiled a golden statue of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Obafemi Awolowo University, celebrating her contributions to education and women's empowerment.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, recently unveiled a golden statue of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during a grand ceremony at Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State. The monarch praised Mrs. Tinubu's contributions as a teacher and advocate for women's empowerment, stating that the statue aims to immortalize her virtuous character. He highlighted various projects in her honor, including the largest hostel at the university and a newly named pavilion.
Following the unveiling, Nigerians took to social media to express mixed reactions. Some celebrated the gesture, viewing it as a step towards enhancing tourism in Ife and creating local job opportunities. Others criticized the decision, arguing that the focus should be on historical figures like Obafemi Awolowo instead. Users on X (formerly Twitter) shared their discontent, questioning the merits of honoring Mrs. Tinubu when many felt her contributions to society were lacking.
Comments ranged from sarcasm about the statue's relevance to outright frustration over the perceived misallocation of resources in a country facing significant economic challenges.
