Tinubu praises first female teacher of Yoruba studies
President Bola Tinubu has praised the world's first female teacher of Yoruba studies, Omotayo Olutoye, for her significant contributions to Yoruba language, culture and tradition, saying her works and fundamental interventions have contributed to deepening knowledge and understanding of Yoruba language.
Ms Olutoye died recently aged 87. She was the wife of Olufemi Olutoye, a retired Major General and Alani of Idoani, Ondo State and the mother of renowned surgeon and pediatrician Olurotimi Olutoye, Professor. She was also the Yeyeluwa of Idoani in the Ose local government area of the state.
President Tinubu expressed his sympathy and condolences to the husband of the deceased, the Olutoye family and the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
READ ALSO:The President said: “Prof. Omotayo Olutoye, who died recently at age 87, made a valuable contribution to Nigeria and the Yoruba race, and in particular to the Yoruba language, culture and tradition.
"As the first female teacher of Yoruba studies in the world, her works and interventions have done much to spread and deepen the knowledge and understanding of the Yoruba language. Her works have kept the Yoruba language alive and thriving. Professor Omotayo Olutoye etched her name in our memory, and it will remain indelible.
“It is important to note that Professor Olutoye, a loyal member of the Anglican Communion, has also made an invaluable contribution to Nigeria by gifting us with the renowned surgeon and paediatrician, Professor Olurotimi Olutoye.
"I offer my sympathy and condolences to her husband and family patriarch, Major General Olufemi Olutoye (rtd), the Alanis of Idoani, the entire Olutoye family and Ondo State Governor Oluwarotili Akeredolu, on the loss of the illustrious wife. May Nigeria be blessed with many of Prof. Olutoye's ilk. May she find comfort in the bosom of the Lord."
Dele Alake
Special Advisor to the President
Special tasks, communications and strategy
July 24, 2023
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President Bola Tinubu has praised the world's first female teacher of Yoruba studies, Omotayo Olutoye, for her significant contributions to Yoruba language, culture and tradition, saying her works and fundamental interventions have contributed to deepening knowledge and understanding of Yoruba language.
Ms Olutoye died recently aged 87. She was the wife of Olufemi Olutoye, a retired Major General and Alani of Idoani, Ondo State and the mother of renowned surgeon and pediatrician Olurotimi Olutoye, Professor. She was also the Yeyeluwa of Idoani in the Ose local government area of the state.
President Tinubu expressed his sympathy and condolences to the husband of the deceased, the Olutoye family and the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
READ ALSO:The President said: “Prof. Omotayo Olutoye, who died recently at age 87, made a valuable contribution to Nigeria and the Yoruba race, and in particular to the Yoruba language, culture and tradition.
"As the first female teacher of Yoruba studies in the world, her works and interventions have done much to spread and deepen the knowledge and understanding of the Yoruba language. Her works have kept the Yoruba language alive and thriving. Professor Omotayo Olutoye etched her name in our memory, and it will remain indelible.
“It is important to note that Professor Olutoye, a loyal member of the Anglican Communion, has also made an invaluable contribution to Nigeria by gifting us with the renowned surgeon and paediatrician, Professor Olurotimi Olutoye.
"I offer my sympathy and condolences to her husband and family patriarch, Major General Olufemi Olutoye (rtd), the Alanis of Idoani, the entire Olutoye family and Ondo State Governor Oluwarotili Akeredolu, on the loss of the illustrious wife. May Nigeria be blessed with many of Prof. Olutoye's ilk. May she find comfort in the bosom of the Lord."
Dele Alake
Special Advisor to the President
Special tasks, communications and strategy
July 24, 2023
Support PREMIUM TIMES integrity and credibility journalism Good journalism is very expensive. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider your modest support of this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you are helping to keep relevant journalism alive and ensuring that it remains free and accessible to everyone.
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