FIC Report (Osun State) – The First lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu stormed Obafemi Awolowo University Ife, Osun State on Thursday 29/01/2026 where she Inaugurated Senator Oluremi Tinubu dream Centre and donated 50 buses and 30 try cycles to ease transportation challenges in the OAU campus.
The event took place at the university campus, attracted prominent traditional rulers and political leaders, including the Ooni of Ife HRM Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Soun Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye; the Ajero of Ijero-Ekiti, Oba Joseph Adewole; the Osun APC governorship candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji; as well as wives of several state Governors.
Speaking at the inauguration, the First Lady said her desire was to serve as a role model and case study for young girls, noting that positive role models are scarce in the society.
“All along, I have been thinking that I should be a case study for young girls. People talk about the girl child all the time, but nowadays many young people no longer have people to emulate,” she said.
She therefore urged young girls to dream positively and believe in their God-given potentials, recalling how she dreamt of becoming a teacher while growing up and eventually achieved that ambition.
According to her, the Dream Centre would house a storytelling room where her life experiences and lessons would be shared to inspire future generations both for girls and boys as the place is a place of dreams, learning and inspiration for everyone,” Oluremi added.
In his remarks, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi, described the centre as a unique blend of technology and history, aimed at preserving knowledge for future generations.
“This centre converts the power of digital technology and storytelling to preserve our history, so that our younger ones will have access to the tools they need to navigate their lives,” he buttressed.
In the same vein , the Ooni described the inauguration of the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Dream Centre as a historic investment in the future of Nigerian youths and a powerful symbol of purposeful leadership.
He said the centre was conceived as a legacy project that would outlive the present generation and continuously inspire young Nigerians to embrace knowledge, innovation and integrity: the Dream Centre represents more than a physical structure, as it embodies values of discipline, resilience, vision and service to humanity, which he said the First Lady has consistently demonstrated in public life.
“In the last two years, you have been in this campus three times. That shows your genuine commitment to education and the development of our youths. You have been a pillar of support to this institution and to the Nigerian educational system as a whole,” the Ooni said.
He noted that the Dream Centre would serve as a hub for digital creativity, leadership training and storytelling, where young people would not only acquire technological skills but also learn the importance of character, history and national while students would be exposed to global opportunities in information technology, artificial intelligence and innovation remaining deeply rooted in African identity and culture.
“If I have my way, I will celebrate you every day, because what you are doing today will speak for generations yet unborn. Your legacy will continue to be alive, not just in my lifetime, but far beyond,” the Ooni stated.
He also commended Senator Tinubu for her passion for youth empowerment and nation-building, describing her as a mother figure whose contributions to education, women development and social welfare would remain indelible in the history of the country.
The Ooni further urged students of OAU to take full advantage of the facility and the transportation support, stressing that such opportunities come with responsibility.
On the donation of 50 buses and 30 tricycles, the Vice-Chancellor of OAU, Prof. Simeon Bamire, described the gesture as unprecedented and a major intervention in the institution’s transportation system.
“We thank the First Lady for her generosity. This donation will significantly ease the movement of students, staff and members of the university community,” he emphasized.
In the final note, the President of the OAU Students’ Union, Oluwatodimu David, also expressed appreciation, saying the vehicles would help resolve long-standing transportation challenges on campus.
“We see the First Lady as not just the mother of the nation, but also a mother to the OAU community,” he stated.
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