Olufunso Amosun has been installed as Yeye Moremi of Oodua by the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi at his palace in Ile-Ife.
She is the wife of former Ogun State governor Ibikunle Amosun.
The installation took place on Saturday and drew traditional rulers, political figures and other guests from across Yorubaland.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Ooni said the title is a call to service and sacrifice. He said it is meant for individuals who will stand for the people and contribute to society.
He urged Mrs Amosun to promote peace, protect culture and support young girls.
In her acceptance speech, Amosun said she received the title with a sense of responsibility.
“I fully comprehend that with recognition comes responsibility and understand this honour is a call to higher service to humanity,” she said.
She thanked the Ooni for the honour and said she would work to justify the confidence placed in her.
Amosun also announced plans to establish the Moremi Legacy Foundation. She said the foundation would support girl-child education, address human trafficking and document stories of Yoruba heroines.
“Culture dies when we stop telling our stories. I will use this stool to tell them,” she said.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde said the gathering showed unity among Yoruba leaders and urged continued cooperation.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, represented by his wife Bola, said the title reflects service to humanity and commitment to cultural preservation.
Born on May 2, 1966, Olufunso Amosun is the daughter of the late Bishop Ayoade and Elder Christiana Odesanya.
She began her education at St James Norland School in the United Kingdom before returning to Nigeria to attend Yejide Girls Grammar School, Ibadan.
She later attended Oyo State College of Arts and Science for her A Level education.
Amosun studied at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), formerly University of Ife, where she obtained a degree in English education.
She also holds a master’s degree in guidance and counselling from the University of Lagos.
She said she would use her new role to support initiatives that focus on education, culture and social development.
The ceremony featured cultural performances, including traditional dances, drumming and a reenactment of the story of Moremi.
