Nigerian officials pay tribute to Reuben Fasoranti
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Ooni of Ife and several political figures and Yoruba groups have paid tribute to Reuben Fasoranti, the long-serving leader of Afenifere, who died aged 100. Akpabio praised his service to Nigeria and the Yoruba people, according to a condolence message published by his media office.
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and several political and traditional figures have paid tribute to Reuben Fasoranti, Yoruba leader and head of Afenifere, who died on Tuesday aged 100. Akpabio praised a patriot whose record of service and integrity would continue to inspire generations, reports Punch.
In a condolence message published on Wednesday by his media office, Akpabio described Fasoranti’s death as a major loss for his family, the Yoruba people and Nigeria. He urged the bereaved family to find comfort in his long life and the legacy he leaves behind.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, also mourned the loss to the Yoruba people and Nigeria. Others who offered their condolences included former governors Kayode Fayemi and Olusegun Mimiko, Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and former Osun State Deputy Governor Iyiola Omisore. Yoruba sociocultural groups also paid tribute to the leader.
The tributes followed the announcement that Fasoranti had died on Tuesday, aged 100. Yoruba leader Reuben Fasoranti headed Afenifere, a Yoruba sociocultural group.
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