First Lady foresees prosperous Nigeria as it becomes lender nation by 2026

In a speech delivered on Sunday in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, expressed a bold vision for the nation’s economic future.

She predicted that a time of great prosperity is ahead, declaring that Nigeria will advance to a position where it lends money to other nations.

Senator Tinubu made these remarks after receiving the chieftaincy title of Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua from the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

The event was part of the festivities commemorating the monarch’s 10th coronation anniversary and was attended by a host of prominent figures.

The distinguished gathering included former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the wife of the Vice President Nana Shettima, former First Lady Patience Jonathan, and state governors such as Ademola Adeleke of Osun, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun.

Traditional rulers like the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, and the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, were also present.

Upon receiving the honour, Senator Tinubu thanked the Ooni and the people of Ile-Ife.

She stated, “Nigeria’s joy has come… By 2026, Nigeria will be in prosperity; we will be lending to other nations.”

She emphasized that the administration of President Bola Tinubu would achieve milestones that would inspire wonder.

In his address, Ooni Ogunwusi acknowledged the First Lady’s consistent support and highlighted the significant role of former President Obasanjo.

The Sultan of Sokoto offered prayers for the Ooni’s long reign and for the nation’s leaders to guide the people rightly.

Governor Ademola Adeleke praised the Ooni for bringing a modern touch to royalty and elevating the global stature of Yoruba culture.

He affirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the vision of Ile-Ife as a cultural capital, citing ongoing infrastructure projects, including the area’s first flyover.

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Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled:  Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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