President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s daughter and lyaloja-General, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, has been appointed Ambassador for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education.
The Guardian reports that the Commission’s executive secretary, Muhammad Sani Iris, announced the appointment during a visit to Tinubu-Ojo’s residence in Lagos state.
In a statement by the Commission’s spokesperson, Nura Muhammad, on Sunday, October 27, Idris cited Tinubu-Ojo’s “passion for supporting disadvantaged communities, particularly Almajiri and out-of-school children,” as the basis for her selection.
He also praised her efforts in “promoting trade and commerce” and advocating for resources and opportunities for market women.
In response, the president’s daughter, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, expressed her appreciation.
She said: “I am deeply honoured by this appointment and am committed to alleviating the plight of these vulnerable Nigerians.” Speaking further, she highlighted her father’s dedication to education, calling it “a lasting legacy for Nigerian children.”
Here are some reactions from the comment section on X below:
@Paulvito15 tweeted: “Family share.”
@HBaba1962 tweeted: “A new ministry by default.”
@aniemeka1 tweeted: “Charity must begin from home.”
@alnur1313 tweeted: “Hope they’re not about to create a new ministry for her?”
@khadijat_AS tweeted: “When we have People like
Mohammed Sabo Keana, The first name that pops on your screen when you type almajiri is @AlmajiriLife.
Hmmmm Nigeria my country.”
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