Ooni of Ife Honours First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as the Asiwaju of Oodua Land at His 10th Anniversary Celebration

In a historic and culturally significant ceremony, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, marked his 10th anniversary on the throne by bestowing a rare and prestigious title upon Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (OON, CON). She was officially crowned the Asiwaju of Oodua Land, a title reserved for exceptional leadership, service, and influence across the Yoruba nation and beyond.

The grand event, held at the iconic Oduduwa Hall of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, attracted powerful dignitaries, royal personalities, government officials, and cultural ambassadors from across Nigeria and the world. Many of the attendees arrived by helicopter, underscoring the national and global significance of the celebration. Their presence illuminated the ancient city of Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba civilization.

During the investiture, the First Lady expressed deep gratitude to the Ooni for the honour, describing the title as “deeply meaningful” both personally and spiritually. She explained that although she has not participated in many public events recently, she could not miss being part of the Ooni’s visionary leadership journey and the values he continues to uphold for unity and cultural preservation.

The Ooni of Ife, known for his pan-African influence and cultural diplomacy, emphasized that Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s dedication to nation-building, moral values, and community development makes her an exemplary figure worthy of such recognition.

This ceremony not only celebrates a decade of transformational leadership by the Ooni but also strengthens the bond between traditional institutions and national governance—further reinforcing the importance of culture in modern leadership.