Monday, November 18

Akeredolu  To Be Buried In Owo, As Family Releases Burial Timetable 

Rotimi Akeredolu, the former governor of Ondo, who died of protracted prostate cancer, would be buried on February 23.

Mr Akeredolu died at a German hospital on December 27, 2023, where he was receiving treatment.

A copy of the funeral timetable shows that the remains of the former governor would be laid to rest at his hometown of Owo, contrary to insinuation that he would be buried in Ibadan.

The activities heralding the funeral rite will begin on February 15 with a crusade at the seat of power, Akure, while a Jumat service will be followed the next day, February 16.

On February 19, a valedictory service and tributes by the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) will be held in Ibadan, and by 4 p.m. of the same day, a service of song at All Saints Church, Jericho and Jacob and Grace Chapel will held simultaneously.

A commendation service will be held on February 20 at 10 a.m. at All Saints Church, Jericho and lying-in-state at his residence in Jericho at Ibadan, Oyo state capital.

By February 21, a programme will be held at Akure from 10 a.m. and by February 22, a service of song will be held at St. Andrews Church in Owo.

The funeral service is slated for the same venue, St. Andrews Church in Owo, by February 23, with a reception at Mydas Hotel, while Thanksgiving follows on February 25.

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