Governor Fortunate Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State mentioned on Wednesday {that a} committee has been arrange to make sure that the late governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, will get a befitting burial.
Aiyedatiwa acknowledged this whereas receiving the Olubaka of Oka, Oba Yusuf Adeleye, who paid him a condolence go to over the demise of Akeredolu in Akure.
In keeping with the governor, Akeredolu, who died in service, deserves a state burial.
“For me, he’s a buddy, brother, principal, chief and my then-governor, whom I deputised for 3 years. The person whose impression on the state as governor can’t be forgotten and different initiatives that he put in place to make life higher for our folks. He has come and finished his bit, however God has taken him dwelling. We are going to miss him, however we are going to take solace in figuring out that he lived a purposeful life whereas alive.
“He died in service, so he deserves a state burial and that’s precisely what we are going to give him. We’ve even arrange a committee. We’re ready for the instant household. We’re prepared anytime they offer a date,” Governor Aiyedatiwa mentioned.