By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo

One of the daughters of the Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, Princess Adewamiwa has distributed school bags and books to students of public schools in Ile-Ife as in celebration of her father’s 10th coronation anniversary.

The Princess stormed St. Peter’s Iremo and St. Paul’s Ayegbaju, Ilode in the ancient city, celebrating with pupils in both schools and share a memorable time with the students.

The visit on Monday, became a moment of hope, joy and connection between royalty and its youngest subjects.

Speaking during the outreach, Princess Adewamiwa emphasised her desire to see young minds like hers enjoy quality and accessible education, which she described as the greatest tool for breaking societal barriers and nurturing future leaders.

“I am appealing to governments at all levels, non-governmental organizations, multinationals and well-meaning individuals to increase their investments, budgetary allocations, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) interventions in Nigeria’s education sector. Children from less privileged backgrounds also deserve equal opportunities to thrive”, she said.

A teacher from St. Paul’s Ayegbaju, Mrs. Adeyemi Kehinde, who spoke on behalf of the two schools, expressed deep gratitude to Princess Adewamiwa and the Ooni for their sustained philanthropic gestures targeted at uplifting children of the poor. She described the visit as “an answer to long-standing prayers,” especially as it provided an opportunity to transmit an urgent message to the throne.

Mrs. Adeyemi appealed for the intervention of the Arole Oduduwa in renovating the schools, explaining that dilapidated roofing sheets and weakened structures pose serious risks to students’ safety. She prayed fervently for Princess Adewamiwa, declaring that she would rise even higher than her father, while also wishing the Ooni more years of wisdom, strength, wealth, and divine guidance as he leads the Yoruba nation toward a greater future.

The visit ended on an emotional note as excited children surrounded the princess with songs, smiles, and heartfelt prayers for her and her father. The atmosphere was filled with joy, a reflection of how meaningful the gesture was to the young beneficiaries.