Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu Honor Fasoranti at 100th Birthday
On Friday, President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, attended the centenary celebration of elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, at the MUSON Centre in Onikan, Lagos. The event gathered prominent figures, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, former Ogun State Governor Aremo Olusegun Osoba, and others, to honor Fasoranti's contributions to the Yoruba race and Nigeria as a whole.
The theme of the celebration was “A Century of Courage and Stewardship of Yoruba Democratic Legacy.” Governor Sanwo-Olu's deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, emphasized the need for a coordinated development agenda for the South-West region, highlighting the importance of budgeting in planning. Aiyedatiwa praised Fasoranti's moral integrity and knowledge of national events.
The event underscored Fasoranti's significant impact on Yoruba culture and democracy.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Nigerian Tribune. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Nigerian Tribune
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira, every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Dignitaries Honor Pa Reuben Fasoranti on 100th Birthday
Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu to Attend Olusi's 90th Celebration
Prince Olusi Celebrates 90th Birthday with Major Events
Tinubu Celebrates Yinka Omilani on His 90th Birthday
President Tinubu Celebrates Dr Oshin's 100th Birthday
Osoba Supports Tinubu for 2027 Presidential Election
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
