On October 10, Obafemi Awolowo University witnessed a historic moment as Senator Oluremi Tinubu, a distinguished alumnus and Nigeria’s First Lady, donated ₦1 billion to restore the institution’s lost glory.
The highly anticipated event, initially delayed due to the arrival of esteemed guests, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, brought together an array of dignitaries.
Present were kings of various towns, international representatives from Tinko, the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi, the governor’s wife, prominent women leaders from PDP and APC, and other dignitaries worldwide.
Professor Simeon Bamire, the Vice Chancellor, delivered an address, appreciating Oluremi Tinubu’s steadfast commitment and acknowledging the Tetfund’s revitalization efforts in the Amphitheatre. He also expressed concerns about the university’s current challenges.
Oluremi Tinubu, a Biology Education graduate, reminisced about her time at OAU, lamenting the decline in the campus’s natural beauty. She announced her ₦1 billion donation to revive the institution’s environmental splendour.
The visit of the President’s wife attracted intense security measures, with a significant presence of security personnel ensuring the safety of all attendees. However, this heightened security led to severe traffic congestion in the area, causing delays for both transporters and pedestrians.
The event culminated in the inauguration of the 2.7km Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way, hostel and a pavilion donated by the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II.