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Gov Abiodun Hails Oluremi Tinubu on Installation as Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua

Ogun Governor Attends Historic Ceremony in Ile-Ife

Funmi Adewoju SuleoduDecember 8, 20251 Mins read

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady,

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her installation as Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.

Governor Abiodun, who witnessed the colourful installation ceremony in Ile-Ife on Saturday, described the honour as “historic and richly deserved,” noting that the First Lady’s contributions to national development have earned her admiration across the Yoruba nation and beyond.

“A Symbol of Grace and Service— Abiodun

Speaking after the event, Governor Abiodun praised Senator Tinubu for her humility, decades of public service, and unwavering commitment to the progress of Nigeria.

He said her dedication to nation-building, as well as her consistent support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had strengthened leadership at the highest levels of government.

According to the governor, Senator Tinubu represents “the true pride of womanhood” and continues to inspire many through her advocacy for community upliftment, moral values and unity within the yoruba race.

Governor Abiodun further conveyed the goodwill of the government and people of Ogun State, expressing pride in the honour bestowed on the First Lady.

He prayed for God’s continued favour, strength and fulfilment for Senator Tinubu as she carries out her new traditional responsibilities.

The governor reiterated that the title of Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua reflects Senator Tinubu’s influence as a mother figure, role model and unifying force across Yoruba communities worldwide.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs.

She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs.

She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development.

Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work.

Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs. She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs. She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development. Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work. Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.