Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria and first daughter of President Bola Tinubu, has added another feather to her cap with her recent appointment as the Ambassador of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE).
Ojo’s new role was announced by the Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris.
Idris made this known during a courtesy visit to the Iyaloja-General’s palace in Lagos.
A statement was released in Abuja on Saturday, October 27.
Via the statement, the commission’s spokesperson, Nura Muhammad, echoed what influenced the commission’s decision to appoint Tinubu-Ojo’s.
According to him, her dedication to aiding underprivileged communities, including Almajiri and children out of the school system was what earned her the significant appointment.
Dr. Idris praised her for her commitment to promoting trade and commerce.
He also hailed her efforts to enhancing market women’s access to essential resources and opportunities.
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The new role as Ambassador is expected to leverage Tinubu-Ojo’s influential position in commerce.
The aim is to advance educational initiatives for some of Nigeria’s most vulnerable populations.
The statement reads in part: “Chief Tinubu-Ojo expressed excitement and gratitude for the honour, pledging to alleviate the plight of these vulnerable Nigerians.
“She emphasised her father’s commitment to education as a lasting legacy for Nigerian children, evident in his own children’s lives.
“She commended the Executive Secretary for his service to Nigeria, and prayed for him to succeed in the task ahead.”
