Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has unveiled a golden statue of Oluremi Tinubu at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in honour of the first lady.

The unveiling, which took place on Thursday, was part of activities to mark the 50th birthday anniversary of the monarch.

He also commissioned a 2.7km road and a hostel named after the first lady.

“In recognition of her contributions, we have erected a golden statue to immortalize her virtues as a teacher, mother, and wife at the heart of Obafemi Awolowo University. Additionally, we built a state-of-the-art hostel, whose dynamic pavilion reflects her progressive nature,” Ooni said.

“The 2.7-kilometer road, equipped with solar-powered street lamps, will now be known as Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way. This road symbolizes the many paths she has opened for youth, women, and the underprivileged in our society. The hostel and pavilion, the largest in the university’s history, stand as a testament to her commitment to creating spaces for learning, development, and empowerment for all.”

Oluremi thanked the Ooni for the gesture and announced a donation of N1 billion for the restoration of the “horticultural landscape” of the university.

“The campus used to be beautiful when I was here. Ife is crying out for help. It used to be a beautiful campus, and the beauty must be restored,” she said.