Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun was installed as Yeye Moremi Oodua on Saturday in Ile-Ife during a ceremony held at Afenworo Square, opposite the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The event coincided with her 60th birthday and was marked by cultural displays and speeches from prominent figures. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo attended through his wife, Bola Obasanjo, who represented him. Obasanjo, in a statement read at the event, described the Yeye Moremi title as one of the most revered in Yorubaland, symbolising courage, sacrifice and service to humanity.
Mrs. Amosun, founder of the Uplift Development Foundation, said the title was not ceremonial but a call to serve God and humanity. She pledged to uphold the virtues of the legendary Moremi Ajasoro through humility, integrity and compassion. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde spoke on unity, stating there was no political party in Yorubaland that day, only collective commitment to the region's progress. The Ooni praised Mrs. Amosun as compassionate and selfless, urging her to promote cultural values.
He also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting traditional institutions. Other attendees included former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun, former Lagos Governor Babatunde Fashola, traditional rulers like Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, lawmakers and business leaders. The gathering was described as a historic and unifying moment for the Yoruba nation.
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