By Clement Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – The Ondo State Government has constituted a 13-member committee to organise a befitting state burial for the late leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100.
The committee was constituted by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa in recognition of the late elder statesman’s immense contributions to the development of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
The announcement was contained in a statement released on the official X handle of the Ondo State Government on Thursday and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan.
According to the statement, the committee is expected 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.
The committee is chaired by Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN, CON, while Apostle Eniola Olushola will serve as secretary.
Other members include Hon. Gbenga Fasua, Mr Gbenga Atiba, Mrs Kosemani Kolawole, Rt. Hon. Bakkita Bello, Hon. Idowu Otetubi and Erelu Modupe Martins.
The remaining members are Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Mr George Asonja, Esq., Mr Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Hon. Stephen Abitogun and Mr Adetunji Gbenga.
The state government said the decision to accord Fasoranti a state burial was a mark of honour for his lifetime of service, wisdom and selfless leadership.
Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterated that the late Afenifere leader deserved to be celebrated even in death, given his enduring contributions to the state, the Yoruba people and the country at large.
Precise Post recalls that the governor’s decision underscores the state government’s recognition of Fasoranti’s legacy as a respected elder statesman whose life and public service left a lasting imprint on Nigeria’s socio-political landscape.
