Ondo govt constitutes committee for state burial of Pa Fasoranti
The Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has constituted a State Burial Committee for the late Leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti.
The late elder statesman, who passed at the age of 100, will be given a befitting State Burial in honour of his immense contributions to the development of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
The membership of the committee is as follows:
Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN, CON – Chairman
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
Mr. Adetunji Gbenga
Apostle Eniola Olushola – Secretary
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.
Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterates that Pa Fasoranti deserves to be celebrated even in death for his life of service, wisdom and selfless leadership.
Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State
October 29, 2026
