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Daughter of President Tinubu Takes on New Role as Ambassador for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children

Published by Tope Fakinlede on October 28th, 2024.

Daughter of President Tinubu Takes on New Role as Ambassador for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children

Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of President Bola Tinubu and the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, has been appointed as Ambassador for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE).

The announcement was made by Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris, the Executive Secretary of the commission, during a courtesy visit to the Iyaloja-General’s palace in Lagos.

In a statement released in Abuja by the commission’s spokesperson, Nura Muhammad, Idris highlighted Tinubu-Ojo’s dedication to supporting marginalized communities, particularly Almajiri and out-of-school children, as the basis for her appointment. He also commended her contributions to promoting trade and improving access to resources for market women.

Tinubu-Ojo expressed her gratitude for the honor, vowing to work towards improving the conditions of these vulnerable groups. She underscored her father’s commitment to education as a key legacy for Nigerian children, which is reflected in his own family.

Additionally, she praised the Executive Secretary for his dedication to Nigeria and wished him success in his future endeavors.