Oluremi Tinubu donates 50 buses, 30 tricycles to Obafemi Awolowo University

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday donated 50 buses and 30 tricycles to Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, to ease transportation challenges for students and staff of the institution.

Her gesture was met with a rousing welcome as students thronged the Sports Centre Pavilion to express their appreciation for the donation.

Speaking with newsmen, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Simeon Bamire, described the First Lady’s contribution as unprecedented.

“We thank the First Lady for her generosity to the school. She is one of the most shining stars of the institution, and we are very happy for her donations to the development of the school,” he said.

Bamire added that the buses and tricycles would ease the burden of transportation for staff, students, and members of the community, enhancing the quality of their lives.

Also speaking, the OAU Students’ Union President, Oluwatodimu David, who led other executives, expressed gratitude to the First Lady.

“We want to thank the First Lady for the donation of the CNG buses and the 30 tricycles. It is in line with our administration’s vision and will help ease transportation problems among students,” he said.

David also commended her for the campus beautification project and the renovation of the Amphitheatre, adding, “She is not just the mother of the nation but also of the OAU community.”