The Ondo State Government has constituted a 13-member committee to organise a befitting state burial for the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100.
Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa announced the committee in recognition of the late elder statesman’s contributions to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, was named chairman, 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, Erelu Modupe Martins, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Mr George Asonja, Mr Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Hon. Stephen Abitogun and Mr Adetunji Gbenga.
The committee is expected to work with the Fasoranti family and Afenifere leadership to ensure a dignified burial programme in honour of the late nationalist.
Governor Aiyedatiwa said Pa Fasoranti deserved to be celebrated for his lifetime of service, wisdom and selfless leadership.
