Tinubu's daughter, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has added 'Iyaloja General of Lagos' to her bio on Twitter KossyDerrickBlog KossyDerrickEnt

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Tinubu's daughter, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has added 'Iyaloja General of Lagos' to her bio on Twitter

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Tinubu's daughter, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has added 'Ìyál'ọ́jà general of Lagos' to her bio on Twitter.

Born on 17 June 1976, she attended Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo where she studied Home Economics. She proceeded to the prestigious Middlesex University in London where she bagged B.Sc. She also attended Intercontinental University in the United States for her MBA and at North East London where she read English Studies.

Folashade Tinubu-Ojo was crowned the Iyaloja of Lagos on 29 October, 2013, having been chosen by her late grandmother, Alhaji Abibatu Mogaji, to succeed her before she passed on.

When Vanguard visited some of the major markets in the state, shops and stalls were locked for the coronation ceremony.

Some of the affected markets included Rauf Aregbesola Market, Iyana-Ipaja, Alimosho Local Government, Ketu, Mile 12 market and others.

The usual influx of customers at the markets was completely absent, as only a couple of traders were seen standing in front of their locked shops. While some customers who had visited some of these markets left with their hopes shattered when they were informed of the closure. 

The coronation ceremony was part of the activities to commemorate the 70th birthday of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwan Akiolu at the Iga-iduganran, Lagos Island local government.

It will be recalled that the last holder of the Iyaloja-General title, late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, the mother of Tinubu died on Saturday June 15, this year, at the age of 96.

Speaking with Vanguard at the Mile 12 market, Mrs. Ada Nwachukwu said; “I am here to transact my business that is to buy some tomatoes but with this closure. I have no option than to leave. I pray that the market will be opened tomorrow.”

Meantime during the installation Oba Akiolu advised the new Iyaloja to be diligent and committed to the service of humanity.

She has been honoured with several chieftaincy titles in different states across Yorubaland. Conferred as Iya Oba of Aworiland on March 5, 2021 she was also conferred as Yeye Oba of Ogudu by Oba Waheed Ayinla Fashola, the Ologudu of Ogudu. She was also conferred with a title by the Timi of Ede on April 10, 2018.

Folashade Tinubu-Ojo didn’t leave any stone unturned in the area of security by inaugurating Olopa Oja, to ensure that adequate security across all markets in Lagos State. She employed able men and women to protect lives and protect in Lagos State. She has proven a capability to do everything humanly possible to help the needy and the destitute. 

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