Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has constituted a committee to organise a state burial for the late leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100.
The committee, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, is expected to work with the Fasoranti family and the leadership of Afenifere to organise a befitting burial programme for the late elder statesman.
Dr Kayode Ajulo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), will chair the committee, while Apostle Eniola Olushola will serve as 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, Esq., Mr Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Hon. Stephen Abitogun and Mr Adetunji Gbenga.
Adeniyan said the state government decided to honour Fasoranti with a state burial in recognition of his contributions to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
According to the statement, Aiyedatiwa believes the late Afenifere leader deserves to be celebrated for his life of service, wisdom and selfless leadership.
The governor also reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to ensuring that the burial reflects the late elder statesman’s contributions to society.
The committee is expected to coordinate the necessary arrangements in consultation with the family and Afenifere leadership to ensure a dignified farewell for the departed nationalist.