Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared that the late Pan-Yoruba Socio-cultural organisation (Afenifere) leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti would be given a state burial.
The governor made this known while constituting a 13-person State organizing committee for the burial of the late Yoruba leader on Thursday in Akure, Ondo State capital.
Led by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN, CON, the committee is expected to work with the family of the late elder statesman. 
Other members of the committee are Apostle Eniola Olushola, Secretary, 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.
According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Committee is mandated to work closely with the Fasoranti family and the leadership of Afenifere to organise a dignified and befitting burial programme for the departed national icon.
Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterates that Pa Fasoranti deserves to be celebrated even in death for his life of service, wisdom and selfless leadership.
It would be recalled that Pa Fasoranti passed on in his home in Akure at the age of 100 on October 20, 2026.
Governor Aiyedatiwa said would be given a befitting State Burial in honour of his immense contributions to the development of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
