Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her installation as Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a message posted on his Instagram page, Sanwo-Olu described the honour as a well-deserved recognition of the First Lady’s decades of public service and her contributions to national development. He said the title also celebrates her commitment to the cultural heritage and progress of the Yoruba people, noting that she has remained consistent in promoting unity and upholding traditional values.
“Today, I’m delighted to celebrate Her Excellency, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, on her installation as Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, HRM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,” Sanwo-Olu wrote.
He added that the chieftaincy reflects the values of leadership, service and moral strength that Senator Tinubu has displayed over the years, both as a legislator and as First Lady. According to him, the honour is not only personal to Senator Tinubu but also “a moment of pride for the entire Yoruba race.”
“This honour reflects her lifelong service and the strength she brings to our nation. As sons and daughters of Oodua, we are proud of this moment with her,” he said.
The installation ceremony in Ile-Ife drew traditional rulers, political officeholders, cultural groups and dignitaries from across the South-West.
Considered one of the most prestigious women’s titles in the Oodua cultural sphere, the Yeye Asiwaju title is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity and commitment to the Yoruba race.
Senator Tinubu — a three-term lawmaker and former First Lady of Lagos State — is widely recognised for her advocacy on education, women’s empowerment and social welfare. During her time in the Senate, she sponsored several key bills aimed at strengthening social protection and advancing the rights of women and children.
Observers describe the new chieftaincy as an acknowledgment of her political achievements and her growing influence as a leading figure in the South-West. Sanwo-Olu noted that Yoruba cultural heritage remains central to Lagos’ identity and should be preserved through such recognitions.
Senator Tinubu’s installation adds to a growing list of traditional honours she has received since becoming First Lady — a development many see as reflecting her expanding role in both national and cultural affairs.
