By Tolulope Eniola
The Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has constituted a State Burial Committee to organise the burial of the late leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti.
This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan.
The late elder statesman, who died at the age of 100, will be accorded a befitting state burial in recognition of his immense contributions to the development of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
The committee is chaired by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN, CON, 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, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Mr George Asonja, Esq, Mr Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Hon. Stephen Abitogun and Mr Adetunji Gbenga.
The committee is mandated 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.
Aiyedatiwa reiterated that Pa Fasoranti deserved to be celebrated even in death for his life of service, wisdom and selfless leadership.
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