… Ajulo to chair 13-member committee for Fasoranti’s state funeral

… Fasoranti’s contribution to Ondo, Yorubaland, Nigeria unquantifiable – Gov

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has constituted a state burial committee for the late leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who passed away at the age of 100.

According to the governor, the committee is tasked with organising a befitting state burial in honour of the elder statesman’s immense contributions to the development of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.

In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the committee will be chaired by Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN.

Other members include Gbenga Fasua, Gbenga Atiba, Mrs Kosemani Kolawole, Rt Hon Bakkita Bello, Idowu Otetubi, Modupe Martins, Ebenezer Adeniyan, George Asonja, Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Stephen Abitogun, and Adetunji Gbenga and Eniola Olushola, who will serve as secretary.

The committee has been mandated to work closely with the Fasoranti family and the leadership of Afenifere to organise a dignified and befitting burial programme for the departed national icon.

Aiyedatiwa stressed that the late Fasoranti deserves a state burial given his lifetime of service and contributions to the state and the country.

The governor further noted that Fasoranti was an elder statesman whose wisdom and selfless leadership earned him respect across Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.

He said the state burial committee is expected to collaborate effectively with all relevant stakeholders to ensure a seamless and honourable funeral programme.

Aiyedatiwa reiterated that Fasoranti deserved to be celebrated even in death for his life of service, wisdom and selfless leadership.

He charged the committee to discharge its responsibilities with diligence and to ensure that the burial reflects the stature of the late Afenifere leader.