The family of the Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, has announced that the elder statesman will be buried on Dec. 17, 2026.
Mr Fasoranti, who died at his residence in Akure, Ondo State, on Tuesday at the age of 100, will be laid to rest following a funeral service at St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure.
This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Ondo State Government and his son, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, on behalf of the family on Thursday night in Akure.
The statement said the burial arrangements were designed to honour the memory of the late nationalist.
“The family of late Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, CFR, is pleased to announce the burial arrangements of our beloved patriarch, leader of Afenifere and foremost nationalist, who passed away at the age of 100 years,” the statement said.
According to the statement, a Christian wake service will hold on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the late elder statesman’s residence within the Omolere Nursery and Primary School compound, Akure.
“The funeral service and interment will take place on Thursday, Dec. 17, at St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure, with the interment scheduled to follow immediately after the service at the church cemetery.
“Guests will be entertained at the deceased’s residence after the interment,” it said.
The statement added that an outing and thanksgiving service would hold on Sunday, Dec. 20, at St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure.
“We request your prayers and presence as we honour the memory of a distinguished elder and patriot,” the statement concluded.
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