Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu and Iyaloja General of Lagos, has taken a firm stand against the planned August 1 hunger protest. In a recent viral video, Tinubu-Ojo addressed market women in Dosumu Market, Lagos, urging them to counsel their children on the dangers of participating in such protests. Speaking in Yoruba, she highlighted the destruction caused by previous protests, including the EndSARS demonstration, and stressed the importance of preventing further unrest.
Tinubu-Ojo emphasized the significant progress made by the Lagos State Government and called for continued support. She underscored that the Federal Government, led by her father, should be given time to prove its capabilities before facing criticism. In her message, she said, “Let’s talk to ourselves, our children, and our families that there is nothing like protesting in Lagos, it is just a ploy to destroy the country. See the last protest and the damage that was caused. Let’s not because a party is paying some people to fight, let’s not allow our children to participate.”
Switching to English, she added, “There is nothing like protest in Lagos State because the government of Lagos State is making us proud. They are making us happy, they gave us a sense of belonging. Prevention is better than treatment. We will not suffer loss of lives. Let everyone warn her children.”
This appeal forms part of a broader effort to dissuade citizens from engaging in nationwide protests fueled by economic hardship and soaring food prices. In response to the protest announcement, Tinubu-Ojo has been actively engaging with various stakeholders, including religious leaders, traditional rulers, governors, and security agencies.\
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In addition to her efforts to curb protests, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo has been championing initiatives to improve vocational and entrepreneurial education. Recently, she inaugurated the Centre for Vocational and Entrepreneurial Skill and Research at Havilla University, Nde community, Ikom local government area of Cross River State. This initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to empower young graduates to become self-reliant.
Speaking at the inauguration, Tinubu-Ojo expressed her commitment to delivering quality education to students. Addressing the Governing Council members, she said, “I wish to recommend that for posterity purpose that the inauguration of Mujidat Folashade Tinubu-Ojo International Centre for Vocational, Entrepreneurial, Skill Studies and Research today will help to churn out quality graduates. This centre shall be a processing ground for the production of self-employable young graduates and wealth creation in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.”
She further highlighted the technological drive of the centre, which aims to collaborate with local and international organizations to provide top-notch training in skills and technical labor. The goal is to spearhead a new industrial revolution in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. As the pro-chancellor, Tinubu-Ojo stressed her commitment to attracting capital projects to the university through partnerships and collaborative efforts, aspiring to build an ivory tower that competes with the world’s best institutions.
This has come under heavy criticisms over Folashade taking the office of the president is a families business.
Folasade Tinubu warns Nigerians On August 1 Hunger Protest
