Dignitaries Honor Pa Reuben Fasoranti on 100th Birthday

The Shell Hall of the Muson Centre in Onikan, Lagos, hosted a celebration for Pa Reuben Fasoranti's 100th birthday on a Friday before the publication date. The event attracted dignitaries from various political backgrounds, including Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, who attended in person, while other South West governors, such as Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji, were represented by their deputies and the Secretary to the State Government, respectively.

Prominent figures included former governors Olusegun Osoba, Niyi Adebayo, and Kayode Fayemi, as well as SDP presidential candidate Prince Adewole Adebayo. The event, themed “A Century of Courage and Stewardship of Yoruba Democratic Legacy,” served as a reflection on Nigeria's political history, emphasizing Fasoranti's role as a leader of Afenifere and his association with Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Chief of Staff Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, remarked on Fasoranti's indelible mark on Nigeria's history, stating that his contributions extend beyond Yorubaland.