Wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced the donation of N1 billion towards the restoration of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) horticultural landscape.
The first lady made the declaration today, Thursday 11th of October, 2024, at the inauguration of the 2.7km Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way, the grand pavilion and monument on the campus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, donated by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in Ile-Ife, named after her.
She recalled the beautiful landscape on the campus of the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, during her days on campus as a student of the institution.
Mrs Tinubu, said that, over the years, the green landscape on the campus has been largely eroded, which brings demand for urgent efforts towards regeneration of the environment in other to continuously instill the beautiful landscape of the institution.
The first lady blamed the poor maintenance culture of the environment for the erosion of the university's beautiful landscapes.
In her words she said, : "I will donate N1 billion for the OAU horticultural landscape to be restored. The campus used to be beautiful while I was here. Ife is crying out for help. It used to be a beautiful campus and the beauty must be restored.”
While commenting on the projects named after her by the royal father, the First Lady appreciated the kind gesture, saying the event was part of those lined up to mark the 50th birthday anniversary of Oba Ogunwusi.
On his part, Oba Ogunwusi said the projects were named after Mrs. Tinubu in recognition of her contributions to the well-being of humanity and the society at large.
The royal father further stated that Mrs Tinubu has over the years, demonstrated outstanding leadership and a deep commitment to the cause of education and women’s empowerment.
“A golden statue is erected to immortalise her virtuous person and to showcase the strength of a teacher, a mother, and a wife in her at the very heart of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
“Furthermore, built, is a state-of-the-art hostel whose dynamic pavilion reflects her progressive nature.
“The construction of a 2.7km road with glowing street Solar Lamps; the luminous, glowing, solar-powered street lamps provided a viable alternative for goal-driven Obafemi Awolowo University students during recent blackouts on campus.
“The road that will henceforth be known as ‘Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way’ is symbolic of those many paths she has opened for youth, women, and the underprivileged in our society.
“The biggest hostel and pavilion in the history of Obafemi Awolowo University that bears her name represents her efforts to create spaces of learning, development, and empowerment for all" he said.
Also speaking, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, represented by his deputy, Kola Adewusi, stated his administration has not reneged on its pledge to ensure the upgrade of infrastructural facilities across the state
