Late elderstatesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, will be buried in his hometown, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on May 3, 2025.
Adebanjo died on Friday February 14 at the age of 96.
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.
According to the statement made available to TheScrutinyNG , proceedings will commence with a Day of Tributes/ Service of Song at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The burial ceremony is scheduled for Friday, starting with the Wake at Adebanjo’s Country Home, Isanya Ogbo, ljebu Ode, Ogun state, followed by the interment and entertainment of guests at his country home.
A Thanksgiving service is scheduled for May 4 at St Phillips Anglican Church, lsanya Ogbo, ljebu Ode, Ogun state by 10am.
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.”
