Ooni of Ife confers Yeye Asiwaju title on Oluremi Tinubu

File Copy: First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

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The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was on Sunday conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Arriving at the Ooni’s palace around 1 PM amid fanfare and heightened security, Mrs Tinubu was received by the monarch and his chiefs.

The installation ceremony, held at the Palace Square, coincided with celebrations marking Oba Ogunwusi’s 10th coronation anniversary.

The event drew a gathering of traditional rulers and dignitaries from across Yorubaland, including the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III; the Sultan of Sokoto; and the Soun of Ogbomoso, alongside cultural leaders and other notable personalities.

The title Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua carries historical significance, having been previously held by the late Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, wife of the revered statesman Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

It is a recognition of leadership, influence, and contributions to society, particularly within the Yoruba cultural sphere.

Senator Tinubu’s latest honour adds to a series of traditional titles she has received across Nigeria this year.

In August 2025, she was named Iya Oba of Ikorodu by Oba Kabir Shotobi in Lagos State.

Earlier in June, the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council conferred on her the title Ugosimba I of Enugu, in recognition of her humanitarian services and commitment to national development.

She was also bestowed the title Sarauniyar Yaki (Queen Warrior) in October by the Lamido of Akko in Gombe State, recognising her efforts to protect vulnerable groups across the country.

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