Foremost nationalist and elder statesman, Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, will be buried in his hometown, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on May 3, 2025.
This was contained in a statement signed by Ms Ayotunde Ayo-Adebanjo, Mrs Adeola Azeez, and Mr Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo on behalf of his family.
Adebanjo passed away on Friday, February 14, at 96.
According to the statement, proceedings will commence with a Day of Tributes/Service of Songs at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The burial ceremony is scheduled for Friday, beginning with a wake at Ayo Adebanjo’s country home, Isanya Ogbo, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, followed by the interment and a reception for guests at his residence.
The statement urged friends, family members, political and business associates, as well as the general public, to support the family with prayers for a befitting burial.
It reads: “We covet your prayers for the family and your professional support as we continue with preparations to give him a most befitting burial. We also look forward to your esteemed presence at all the events. Please accept the assurances of our highest regards.”
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