Wife of the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Olori Temitope Ogunwusi was on Wednesday conferred with the prestigious Transparency Africa award, for her numerous community development and capacity building activities.
Addressing the happy crowd which graced the occasion at the Ile Oodua Palace of Ile-Ife, speaking on behalf of the Executive Secretary of Transparency Africa, Ambassador Goriola Mosobalaje, described the Olori as an epitome of genuine African motherhood with a heart of gold.
“This is beyond mere award, it is an unquantifiable honour done to an honourable royal personality for exemplary lifestyle, philanthropic gesture and efforts towards assisting the poor and vulnerable members of our society.
“These she started with her prominent non-governmental organization, Hopes Alive Initiative (HAI), long before fate brought her into royalty. Upon becoming an Olori in Ile-Ife, she took her humanitarian activities to another level and we are here to applaud her for that.” Ambassador Goriola stated.
In her acceptance speech, Olori Temitope Ogunwusi revealed that she learned and still learning her leadership as well as humanitarian gesture from Ooni Ogunwusi, her loving husband.
The queen said, “The whole world is aware of how generous, loving and selfless my husband is. He is a king like no other and that is why I often tell people that I am learning from the best teacher on earth.
“This award is humbly dedicated to my husband, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife for being that icon that the whole world is proud of. I wish to use this beautiful moment to equally thank all palace staff members, Ife High-Chiefs, Isoros, Emeses and members of the royal family for being so good and helpful.” Olori Temitope stated.
