First lady, OLUREMI TINUBU, receives chieftaincy title in Lagos

Sunday, August 10, 2025 - Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, says the well-being of Nigerians remains a top priority for the Federal Government.

Tinubu gave the assurance after receiving a chieftaincy title of Iya Oba of Ikorodu in Lagos State on Saturday.

The honour was bestowed upon her by the traditional ruler of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Shotobi, at Ikorodu.

The event was part of activities marking Shotobi’s 10th coronation anniversary. The activities started on August 2.

Mrs Tinubu was represented by the wife of Lagos State deputy governor, Oluremi Hamzat.

She said, “I extend my heartfelt appreciation to his royal majesty, the royal families, and the good people of Ikorodu for finding me worthy of this distinguished recognition.

“This gesture is not only a personal honour, but a call to continued service. The title of Iya Oba carries with it, not just prestige, but also a responsibility.”

Mrs Tinubu said that she was fully aware of the cultural significance of the honour.

“Ikorodu kingdom holds a special place in the heart of Lagos,” she said.

According to her, Ikorodu has produced generations of industrious persons.

She praised Shotobi’s good leadership over the past decade.

“I congratulate Your Majesty and the people of Ikorodu Kingdom on your 10th coronation anniversary and commend Your Majesty’s leadership over the past decade. Your tenure is marked by peace, progress, stability, and strengthening of our cultural heritage,” she said.

In his remarks, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau (APC, Kano North) stated that the traditional ruler had provided impactful leadership, bringing many Ikorodu indigenes to national prominence.

He commended Shotobi for inclusive leadership.

He said that through the efforts of Shotobi, Ikorodu had transformed from a rural community to a business hub.

Earlier, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, also praised Shotobi for impactful leadership and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s reforms and its Renew Hope Agenda.

The ruler of Remoland in Ogun State, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, also praised Shotobi for good leadership.

Buba Marwa, the chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, also commended Shotobi for impactful leadership.