The Ondo State Government has constituted a committee headed by the state Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Justice Kayode Kayode Ajulo to organise a state burial for the late Afenifere leader and elder statesman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100.
Apostle Eniola Olushola will serve as secretary of the committee.
Other members of the committee are: Gbenga Fasua, Gbenga Atiba, Kosemani Kolawole, Bakkita Bello, Idowu Otetubi, Erelu Modupe Martins, Ebenezer Adeniyan, George Asonja, Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Stephen Abitogun and Adetunji Gbenga.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced the constitution of the committee, saying the late nationalist would be honoured for his contributions to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
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 statesman.
Governor Aiyedatiwa said Fasoranti deserved to be celebrated even in death for his lifetime of service, wisdom and selfless leadership.
The state government said the planned burial would recognise the elder statesman’s enduring contributions to public life and the development of the country.
