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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has set up a committee to organise a state burial for Reuben Fasoranti, the late Afenifere leader who died at the age of 100 on 20 October. The committee is chaired by Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Dr Kayode Ajulo, with Apostle Eniola Olushola as secretary, and includes Gbenga Fasua, Gbenga Atiba, Kosemani Kolawole, Bakkita Bello, Idowu Otetubi, Modupe Martins, George Asonja, Muyiwa Ogunyemi, Stephen Abitogun and Adetunji Gbenga.
The committee will work with the Fasoranti family and Afenifere leadership to ensure a dignified burial in recognition of his contributions to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria. The family has set 17 December for the funeral service and interment. Governor Aiyedatiwa described Fasoranti as a patriarch whose life was defined by service, wisdom and selfless leadership.
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