Foremost nationalist and elder statesman, Ayodele Adebanjo, will be buried in his hometown, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on May 3, 2025.
This was contained in a statement signed by Mrs Ayotunde Ayo-Adebanjo, on behalf of his family, revealing that proceedings will commence with a Day of Tributes and 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.
9News Nigeria reports that part of the statement revealed that; “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.”
