First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 50 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and 30 tricycles to Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, to address transportation challenges faced by students and staff.
The donation was unveiled on Thursday at the university’s sports arena, where the First Lady inaugurated the vehicles for immediate use.
She was accompanied by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Osun State First Lady, Titilayo Adeleke; Kafayat Oyetola, wife of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy; and several wives of Nigerian governors.
Other dignitaries in attendance included the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye; the Ajero of Ijero-Ekiti, Oba Joseph Adewole; and Osun APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.
OAU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simeon Bamire, praised Senator Tinubu for the gesture, describing her as a strong supporter of the institution’s growth.
“We thank the First Lady for her generosity to the school; she is one of the most shining stars of the institution. We are very happy with her donations to the development of the school,” Bamire said, adding that the buses and tricycles would significantly ease mobility for students, staff and members of the university community.
OAU Students’ Union President, Oluwatodimu David, also commended the First Lady, noting that the donation would substantially reduce transportation difficulties on campus.
“We are happy for the donation of 50 buses and 30 tricycles for students and staff of OAU. It will ease transportation challenges and improve the quality of life of our community,” he said.
David further applauded Senator Tinubu for additional interventions, including campus beautification projects and the renovation of the university’s Amphitheatre, describing her as a strong ally of the OAU community.
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