Ooni confers ‘Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile-Oodua’ title on Nigeria First Lady, Remi Tinubu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was on Sunday conferred with the chieftaincy title of Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile-Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, during the grand finale of activities marking his 10th coronation anniversary in Ile-Ife.

The ceremony, held at Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square, featured tributes from the Ooni, who described the First Lady as a woman deeply rooted in Yoruba culture and tradition. He recalled her support over the past decade, noting that she stood by him “through thick and thin” when he ascended the throne in 2015.

Oba Ogunwusi said the title, endorsed by traditional rulers across Yorubaland, was a recognition of Senator Tinubu’s nurturing role. He also thanked President Bola Tinubu for releasing the First Lady to complete the chieftaincy rites.

Responding, Senator Tinubu expressed deep gratitude for the honour, describing it as humbling and divine. She praised the Ooni’s visionary and progressive leadership, which she said has brought renewed pride and global visibility to the Yoruba race.

THE PRIME NEWS reports that the First Lady concluded with a message of hope, declaring that 2026 would be “a year of joy, honour, and restoration,” with Nigerians set to partake in renewed national glory.