Mrs Tinubu made the donation on Saturday in London when she received an award from the Association of Nigerian Academics UK (ANAUK).
The lawmaker, who was recognised for her “Outstanding Contribution to Education in Nigeria,” stressed the need for the association to set up a fund to assist students with the payment of tuition and other challenges.
She said her donation was a take-off fund.
The senator called for more support for the association and other bodies.
“This award being bestowed on me today will help to renew my commitment in youth empowerment and will inspire others to do more for the improvement of the society.
“I have no doubt that members of ANAUK and other Nigerians in Diaspora are in a vantage position to realise the nature of challenges that we need to surmount to catch up with the best global practice of development,” Mrs Tinubu said.
Mr Adedamola Aminu, President ANAUK, noted that Mrs Tinubu embarked on various youth development programmes which impacted on the lives of many.
Aminu listed the girl-child education project, scholarship scheme and the “One Day a Governor” programme, among the senator’s legacies.
He also recalled Mrs Tinubu’s various interventions through the Senate Committee on Education.
Aminu urged the Federal Government to engage Nigerian experts abroad in the Education sector.
“A lot of us benefited from home and we are committed to give back to the society,” he said.
According to him, such engagement will further strengthen the country’s education system.
The event was attended by members of the Central Association of Nigerians in the UK and associates of the awardee.
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