The title “Oso Di Eme I” translates to “She who supports her husband,” and Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, received it from Imo State traditional rulers on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Her Senior Special Adviser on Media, Busola Kukoyi, announced the honour alongside photographs from the ceremony, describing the First Lady as a partner to President Bola Tinubu.
Kukoyi wrote: “Oso Di Eme 1 of Imo State meaning ‘She who supports her husband.’ A worthy partner of her husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. As he’s working, she is working.”
Pictures from the event showed Senator Tinubu in traditional attire, wearing coral beads and holding a ceremonial fan inscribed with the words “OSO DI EME.” The conferment happened during her visit to the state, where she also attended an empowerment programme for women.
Speaking at that event, Mrs Tinubu said empowering women remained important to achieving economic growth and sustainable development. She told the beneficiaries to make good use of the support they received to improve their businesses and livelihoods.
“To the beneficiaries of this empowerment programme, I encourage you to use these resources judiciously to grow your business. Let these items serve as a foundation for creating a better life for yourselves and your families,” she said.
The Imo title is the latest in a series of traditional honours for the First Lady. In June 2026, she was conferred with the title of “Ugosimba I of Enugu,” an honour reported as recognition for her work around women empowerment and social development.
Traditional titles are commonly used by communities across Nigeria to recognise individuals for their contributions, relationships with communities, or roles in society. The latest honour places Senator Tinubu among public figures who have received traditional recognition from different parts of the country during their public service engagements.
The ceremony in Imo was part of a broader engagement that included the women’s empowerment programme. The First Lady’s visit drew attention to her public schedule and the administration’s focus on social programmes, with her media office releasing official photographs and statements about the event.
The title and its translation were the focus of the announcement, with Kukoyi’s statement emphasising the partnership between the First Lady and the President. The wording of the title, “She who supports her husband,” was presented as a direct reflection of that relationship.
Senator Tinubu has been a visible figure in the current administration, attending official functions and supporting initiatives tied to women and youth. The title in Imo follows the one in Enugu, and both have been announced through her media office with accompanying photographs.
The events in Imo State were covered by her official channels, which released the details of the title and the empowerment programme. The announcement did not include additional details about the specific items distributed at the empowerment event or the number of beneficiaries.
The conferment of traditional titles on public figures is a recurring practice in Nigeria, with communities using such honours to acknowledge individuals they consider deserving. The titles often carry specific meanings tied to the individual’s role or perceived contributions.
Senator Tinubu’s latest title adds to her public profile and her engagements across the country. The photographs from the ceremony showed her in traditional dress, and the ceremonial fan she held bore the title’s inscription.
The announcement of the title was made on the same day as the ceremony, with Kukoyi sharing the information and images. The statement described the First Lady’s role in direct terms, linking her work to that of the President.
The Imo State honour is now part of a sequence of recognitions for Senator Tinubu in 2026, following the Enugu title in June. Both titles have been reported through official announcements from her media team.
The empowerment programme she attended in Imo was the setting for her remarks about using resources to grow businesses. Her advice to the beneficiaries was direct, telling them to use the items as a foundation for a better life.
The title “Oso Di Eme I” and its translation were the central facts of the announcement, with the media office providing the meaning and the context of the honour. The ceremony itself was marked by the traditional elements shown in the photographs.
Senator Tinubu’s visit to Imo State and the title conferred there were reported on the day of the event, with the details released through her official channels.
According to Pulse.ng.
