Tinubu’s wife donates N1bn for OAU landscaping 

Written and compiled by EHEAZU DAVID.

The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State

First Lady and Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Thursday, reminisced about the stunning landscape of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, during her time as a student there.

She expressed concern that the campus’s natural beauty has significantly diminished over the years and called for immediate efforts to restore its environment. First Lady and Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Thursday, reminisced about the stunning landscape of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, during her time as a student there.

She spoke on Thursday at the inauguration of the 2.7 km Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way, the grand pavilion and monument on the campus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-lfe, donated by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in Ile-lfe and named after the President’s wife.

Blaming poor maintenance culture for the erosion of beautiful landscapes on the university’s campus, Tinubu subsequently announced the donation of N1 billion towards the restoration of the OAU horticultural landscape.

The First Lady praised the Ooni for naming these projects after her, noting that the inauguration coincides with celebrations for the monarch’s 50th birthday.

Oba Ogunwusi, in his remarks, acknowledged Mrs. Tinubu’s significant contributions to education and women’s empowerment. He stated, “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.”

He added, “Furthermore, built is a state-of-the-art hostel whose dynamic pavilion reflects her progressive nature.

The construction of a 2.7 km road with glowing solar lamps provides a viable alternative for goal-driven students during recent blackouts on campus.

This road symbolizes the many paths she has opened for youth, women, and the underprivileged in our society.

1. In his remarks, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, represented by his deputy, Kola Adewusi, said his administration has not reneged on its pledge to ensure the upgrade of infrastructural amenities across the state.

The event marked a significant step towards revitalizing the university’s environment while highlighted Mrs Tinubu’s lasting impact on education and development exemplified her legacy of leadership in the education sector and in women’s empowerment.