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First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu reflected on the picturesque scenery of the Obafemi Awolowo University campus in Ile-Ife, Osun State, during her time as a student there.
She noted that over the years, the lush greenery of the campus has significantly diminished and called for immediate action to restore the environment and revive the aesthetic appeal of the academic institution.
Her remarks were made during the inauguration of the 2.7km Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way, along with a grand pavilion and monument on the university grounds, which were donated by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and named in honor of the President's wife.
Senator Tinubu attributed the decline of the campus's beautiful landscapes to a lack of proper maintenance and announced a generous contribution of N1 billion aimed at revitalizing the horticultural features of OAU.
She said, “I will donate N1 billion for the OAU horticultural landscape to be restored. The campus used to be beautiful while I was here. Ife is crying out for help. It used to be a beautiful campus and the beauty must be restored.”
The First Lady expressed her appreciation for the projects named in her honor by the royal father, emphasizing that this event is part of the celebrations for Oba Ogunwusi's 50th birthday anniversary.
Earlier, Oba Ogunwusi remarked that the projects were named after Senator Tinubu to acknowledge her significant contributions to the welfare of society.
The royal father further noted that Mrs. Tinubu has consistently exhibited exceptional leadership and a strong dedication to education, women's empowerment, and fostering national unity.
He said,, “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.
“Furthermore, built, is a state-of-the-art hostel whose dynamic pavilion reflects her progressive nature.
“The construction of a 2.7km road with glowing street Solar Lamps; the luminous, glowing, solar-powered street lamps provided a viable alternative for goal-driven Obafemi Awolowo University students during recent blackouts on campus.
“The road that will henceforth be known as ‘Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way’ is symbolic of those many paths she has opened for youth, women, and the underprivileged in our society.
“The biggest hostel and pavilion in the history of Obafemi Awolowo University that bears her name represents her efforts to create spaces of learning, development, and empowerment for all.”
In his speech, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, represented by his deputy, Kola Adewusi, affirmed the administration’s unwavering commitment to fulfilling its promise of enhancing infrastructural facilities throughout the state.