Seyi Tinubu: Tears of an ex-student leader
Deed, not stones are the true monuments of the great, so goes the saying. And that rings true for President Bola Tinubu whose impactful strides in education go unnoticed even
- By Yusuf Adetimirin
Deed, not stones are the true monuments of the great, so goes the saying. And that rings true for President Bola Tinubu whose impactful strides in education go unnoticed even when he was Lagos State Governor from 1999-2007.
Thus, during my days at the Lagos State University (LASU) I was inspired, as a student leader to construct a monument, a water fountain to honour the immeasurable impact and legacies of the president.
Enter The Tinubu Students’ Square.
The project is beyond a statue— it is a symbolic edifice, a remarkable work of art, this is the first time such will be done in the whole country, recognising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s profound contributions to the education sector as a visionary leader committed to quality education from time immemorial.
The symbolism of the project
President Tinubu’s bust— this signifies Asiwaju’s incomparable and undeniable intellectual capacity.
The lions— they symbolise him as a hero whose noble achievements transcend borders.
The two eagles— these represent Asiwaju’s strength and resilience.
The water fountain — this reflects Asiwaju’s flowing knowledge.
Mama Abibatu Mogaji’s portrait— the portrait of the president’s mother not only shows how precious he was to Alhaja when she was alive, but also her unstinting support for the president in years preceding her death.
On this project, after facing both academic and life challenges after four years of graduating without going for the mandatory National Youth Service Corps programme, I hope Barr. Seyi Tinubu will graciously mobilise for the long-overdue inauguration of the project, while appreciating your remarkable contributions to nation-building and development. Seyi Tinubu will be great and Asiwaju Tinubu will succeed and take Nigeria to enviable heights.
At the commencement of the project, I was mocked that the project will be ignored, being among the youths that stood with him even before he contested his election, many that mocked me then are already doing their PHD in their own house; while some are abroad against all odds, i never gave up on the project for President Tinubu, I was never deterred, I spent heavily on the project and it was a huge success.
However, I still await the promises and commitment of Barr.Seyi Tinubu on the commissioning which is long overdue. Ever since graduation, I have not been able to proceed for my NYSC because of the project on LASU campus. This is another appeal to Tinubu to address the situation.
- Adetimirin wrote in from Abuja
