Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Forms Committee for Fasoranti's Burial

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has established a committee to oversee the state burial of the late Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the former leader of Afenifere, who died at the age of 100. The announcement was made through a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Thursday.

The committee, chaired by Dr Kayode Ajulo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), includes Apostle Eniola Olushola as secretary and other members such as Hon. Gbenga Fasua, Mr Gbenga Atiba, Mrs Kosemani Kolawole, Rt. Hon. Bakkita Bello, Hon. Idowu Otetubi, Erelu Modupe Martins, Mr George Asonja, Esq., Mr Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Hon. Stephen Abitogun, and Mr Adetunji Gbenga. The state government has decided to honor Fasoranti with a state burial in recognition of his significant contributions to Ondo State, Yorubaland, and Nigeria.

Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed that Fasoranti deserves to be celebrated for his life of service, wisdom, and selfless leadership, and the committee is tasked with ensuring that the burial arrangements reflect these contributions.