Ondo State Plans Official Burial for Afenifere Leader Reuben Fasoranti

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the formation of a committee to arrange a state burial for the late Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, a prominent leader of the Afenifere group, who recently died at the age of 100.

A statement from the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, revealed that the committee will collaborate with Fasoranti’s family and Afenifere leaders to plan a suitable burial for the elder statesman.

The committee will be led by Dr. Kayode Ajulo, the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, with Apostle Eniola Olushola acting as secretary. Other members include 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 stated that the decision to honor Fasoranti with a state burial reflects the significant contributions he made to Ondo State, Yorubaland, and Nigeria as a whole. Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasized that Fasoranti’s life of service, wisdom, and selfless leadership deserves to be celebrated.

The committee is tasked with ensuring that the burial arrangements are made in consultation with Fasoranti’s family and Afenifere leadership, aiming to provide a dignified farewell for the late nationalist.