Ondo State Government has constituted a 13-member committee to organise a befitting state burial for the late leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100.

The committee was constituted by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in recognition of the late elder statesman’s contributions to the development of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, the committee is chaired by the Attorney-General of Ondo State, Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN.

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.

Apostle Eniola Olushola will serve as secretary of the committee.

The committee has been mandated to work closely with the Fasoranti family and the leadership of Afenifere to plan and coordinate a dignified burial programme in honour of the late national icon.

Governor Aiyedatiwa stated in the statement that Fasoranti deserved to be celebrated even in death for his life of service, wisdom and selfless leadership.

The governor reiterated the state government’s commitment to honouring the memory of the centenarian, whose contributions to public service, democratic development and the Yoruba socio-political movement earned him widespread recognition.