17th November, 2021
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III has gifted one of his daughters, Princess Zainab Adebunmi Adeyemi a car for graduating with a First Class Honours.
Princess Zainab graduated with a First Class Honours in Physiology from the Lead University in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.
In appreciating his daughter’s success, the proud father decided to present her with a car gift to appreciate her efforts.
Zainab, who could not hold back her excitement with tears of joy knelt before her father in appreciation of the surprise gift.
Oyo Affairs reports that a close study of Zainab’s upbringing and lifestyle revealed the potentials for intellectual giftedness.
It was gathered that the princess does not only possess the ability to read and understand nuances in the Yoruba language, but also reads widely in many areas or intensely in one subject area.
Zainab who gave all the glory to God appreciated and thanked her parents, including Olori Ramat Adedayo Adeyemi, whom she described as “a caring and disciplinarian mother of mothers and with the milk of human kindness”.
She attributed proper upbringing, wisdom, and the knowledge imparted as contributing factors to her exceptional performance at the University.
“All these propelled my creativity and inventiveness, which enabled me to view situations from varying perspectives, develop and explore alternative approaches, and generate novel products.
“What is more, they infused seemingly limitless energy in me, thus making me be frequently alert and eager, as well as delving into interests beyond the usual limitations of children of my age,” she said.
A private ceremony to celebrate her graduation was held recently at the Alaafin’s palace.
The ceremony was attended by Alaafin’s Queens, princes, princesses, aides to the Alaafin, and other members of staff.
The Alaafin and his Royal Family had earlier attended the convocation ceremony held at the University’s auditorium.
Thereafter, Princess Zainab presented her first-class Bachelor’s of Science (BSC) certificate to her Royal Father, who in turn blessed her.