The Ondo State Government has appointed a 13-member committee to coordinate the state burial of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, in recognition of his contributions to the state and Nigeria.
The committee was constituted by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to ensure that the late elder statesman receives a befitting farewell. The development was announced on Thursday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan.
The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo (SAN), will head the committee, while Apostle Eniola Olushola has been named secretary.
Other members are Hon. Gbenga Fasua, Mr Gbenga Atiba, Mrs Kosemani Kolawole, Rt. Hon. Bakkita Bello, Hon. Idowu Otetubi, Erelu Modupe Martins, Mr George Asonja, Mr Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Hon. Stephen Abitogun, Mr Adetunji Gbenga and Adeniyan.
The panel is expected to liaise with Fasoranti’s family and the leadership of Afenifere to plan the burial programme and ensure that it reflects the late nationalist’s contributions to Ondo State, the Yoruba people and the country.
The government said the committee had been given the responsibility of ensuring a dignified ceremony in honour of the deceased, whose life was marked by public service and commitment to the people.
Aiyedatiwa said the state burial was intended to recognise Fasoranti’s role in the development of Ondo State and his enduring contributions to the Yoruba people and Nigeria.
The governor added that the late Afenifere leader deserved to be honoured for his years of service, wisdom and leadership.
The Ondo State Government has appointed a 13-member committee to coordinate the state burial of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, in recognition of his contributions to the state and Nigeria.
The committee was constituted by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to ensure that the late elder statesman receives a befitting farewell. The development was announced on Thursday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan.
The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo (SAN), will head the committee, while Apostle Eniola Olushola has been named secretary.
Other members are Hon. Gbenga Fasua, Mr Gbenga Atiba, Mrs Kosemani Kolawole, Rt. Hon. Bakkita Bello, Hon. Idowu Otetubi, Erelu Modupe Martins, Mr George Asonja, Mr Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Hon. Stephen Abitogun, Mr Adetunji Gbenga and Adeniyan.
The panel is expected to liaise with Fasoranti’s family and the leadership of Afenifere to plan the burial programme and ensure that it reflects the late nationalist’s contributions to Ondo State, the Yoruba people and the country.
The government said the committee had been given the responsibility of ensuring a dignified ceremony in honour of the deceased, whose life was marked by public service and commitment to the people.
Aiyedatiwa said the state burial was intended to recognise Fasoranti’s role in the development of Ondo State and his enduring contributions to the Yoruba people and Nigeria.
The governor added that the late Afenifere leader deserved to be honoured for his years of service, wisdom and leadership.
