Oluremi Tinubu Receives Coral Beads from Benin Monarch
On October 16, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of Nigeria’s president, was honored by Oba Ewuare II of Benin with the traditional Ring Coral beads known as ‘Ikele’. This event took place during her courtesy visit to the Oba's palace in Benin City, coinciding with the 10th coronation anniversary of the Oba.
Mrs. Tinubu is the first Nigerian First Lady to receive this honor, joining the ranks of previous recipients Justice Esohe Ikponmwen and Mrs. Pauline Igbanor. The Oba praised Mrs. Tinubu for her international engagements, including recognition from US President Donald Trump, and urged her to collaborate with the Oba Ewuare II Foundation on initiatives for women and vulnerable groups.
In her response, Mrs. Tinubu expressed her commitment to empowering women and improving living conditions through her Renewed Hope Initiative, while also acknowledging her visit was at the invitation of Governor Monday Okpebholo to commission newly acquired CNG buses in Edo State.
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