Categories: News

Ogun State Governor, Deputy, Paramount Rulers, Yayi, Odebiyi, Momodu, others to Grace Olofin Adimula Oodua’s Burial

…….. Official launch of Olofin Akanni Foundation fixed for Saturday

 

Advertisement

The ancient town of Ado-Odo is set to host top dignitaries and major decision makers including the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, paramount rulers, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, Senator Tolulope Odebiyi, veteran journalist and Presidential candidate, Chief Dele Momodu for the final burial ceremony of the late Olofin Adimula Oodua of Ado-Odo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul Lateef Adeniran Akanni.
Other key dignitaries expected to grace the occassion include the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, His Royal Majesty Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and paramount ruler of Yewaland who will host other paramount rulers and other traditional rulers from Ogun State and beyond. Senators, members of House of Representatives and other elected leaders from the Southwest are also expected to attend the epoch-making event.
The 41-day prayer for the late Oba Abdul Lateef Adeniran Akanni, who passed away on January 7, 2022, will be held at Alamuwa Grammar School, Ado Odo, Ado Odo/Ota Local Government, Ogun State this Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 10am.
An important part of the event will be the official launch of the Oba Abdul Lateef Adeniran Akanni Foundation, a foundation set up in honour of the first-class royal father who positively impacted the lives of the people in the immediate community and beyond.
The Chairman, Programmes Committee of the Olofin Funeral Committee, Professor Bamikole Ogunleye, who spoke about the new foundation and its purpose said, “the Foundation will be at the forefront of the preservation of the ideals for which our highly revered Oba lived.”
Bamikole seized the opportunity to solicit the support of well-meaning individuals – in cash and kind – to the Foundation, as he explained that the Foundation was established for the benefit of humanity in the areas of Education, Healthcare, Peace Building and Community Development.
“All donations to this cause will be truly appreciated as we work together to ensure that the legacies of the Late Oba endure for a long time to come. We will, therefore, be delighted to welcome all well-wishers to the ancient town of Ado-Odo as we celebrate the life and virtues of our Late Kabiyesi and Immortalise his persona, name and his efforts and nation-building,” Ogunleye said.
Professor Ogunleye added that all plans have been put in place to host the invited dignitaries and other invitees to the event.

Advertisement
Sola Adeyemo

Recent Posts

Why Seyi Tinubu Can’t Be Lagos Governor- Igbokwe

A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has said Seyi Tinubu, son…

7 hours ago

Simon Ekpa Not Our Member, Should Not Be Associated With Us- IPOB

IPOB PRESS RELEASE 22/11/2024 SIMON EKPA IS NOT AN IPOB MEMBER AND MUST NOT BE…

10 hours ago

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2024

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2024. *PUNCH* Gombe begins N28bn Assembly, high court complexes…

11 hours ago

My husband assaulted me, ruined my career – Olajumoke Onibread

Former bread seller turned model, Olajumoke Orisaguna, popularly known as Olajumoke Onibread, has opened up…

14 hours ago

“I did not punch Akpabio” – Senator Bamidele speaks on alleged fight with Senate President

Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele has denies reports that he was involved in a fight…

14 hours ago

Speaker Obasa Clarifies Negative Perceptions As Sanwo-Olu Presents 2025 Budget

– says lawmakers united to meet yearnings of Lagosians – accuses detractors of peddling news…

14 hours ago