The daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, has been appointed Ambassador for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education.
The Executive Secretary of the Almajiri Education Commission, Muhammad Sani Idris, announced the appointment, citing Tinubu-Ojo’s passion for education advocacy and supporting vulnerable children.
In a statement by the Commission’s spokesperson, Nura Muhammad, on Sunday, Idris cited Tinubu-Ojo’s “passion for supporting disadvantaged communities, particularly Almajiri and out-of-school children,” as the basis for her selection.
Responding, Tinubu-Ojo expressed her appreciation, saying, “I am deeply honoured by this appointment and am committed to alleviating the plight of these vulnerable Nigerians.”
She also highlighted her father’s dedication to education, calling it “a lasting legacy for Nigerian children”.
