The burial date for the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has been announced by his family.
According to the statement, the funeral activities will begin on Thursday, February 15, 2024, with a Winning Soul Crusade at MKO Abiola Democracy Park, Akure.
It will end with a Funeral Service at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo on Friday, February 23, 2024.
The burial programme was contained in a statement issued by the son of the deceased governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Jnr.
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The following is the schedule of activities lined up for the former governor’s burial:
Thursday, February 15, 2024:
Winning Soul Crusade at MKO Abiola Democracy Park, Akure
Time: 5 pm
Friday, February 16, 2024:
Jumat Service at Akure Central Mosque
Time: 2 pm
Saturday, February 17, 2024:
Loyola Day of Tributes at Loyola College Hall,
Old Ife Rd, Agodi,
Ibadan, Oyo State.
Sunday, February 18, 2024:
OAU Night of Tributes at OAU Secretariat, Old Ife Road, Agodi, Ibadan Oyo State.
Time: 4 pm- 6 pm
Monday, February 19, 2024:
Special Court Session
Oyo State Judiciary Complex,
High Court 1, Ring Road
Ibadan, Oyo State.
Time: 10 am
NBA Tribute Session
Follows immediately @ Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre,
Iyagakun, Ibadan, Oyo State
Service of Songs/ Night of Tributes
Jogor Centre, Liberty Road,
Ibadan
Time: 5 pm – 9 pm
Tuesday, February 20, 2024:
Commendation Service at
All Saints Anglican Church, Jericho, Ibadan
Time: 10 am – 12 Noon
Private Viewing (Strictly By Invitation)
Residence, Ibadan Oyo State
Time: 3 pm
Wednesday, February 21, 2024:
Ajabue (Traditional Rites)
Owo, Ondo State
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Special Court Session
Court 1, Ondo State High Court Headquarters,
Hospital Road, Akure, Ondo State
Time: 10 am
Lying in State and Commendation Service at
Akure Township Stadium
Time: 1 pm
Evening of Tributes
St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Cathedral, Imola Street, Owo
Time:4pm – 7 pm
Thursday, February 22, 2024:
Service of Songs
St Andrew’s Anglican Church Cathedral, Imola Street,
Owo, Ondo State.
Time: 4 pm
Wake-Keep
Maranatha Villa, Owo,
Ondo state
Time: 8 pm
Candlelight Procession & World Gyration
by the Kegites Club
Time: 8 pm till Dawn
Friday, February 23, 2024:
Funeral Service at St Andrew’s Anglican Church Cathedral, Imola Street, Owo.
Time: 10 am
Interment follows immediately after the burial service at the burial site, Owo. (Strictly for immediate family)
Reception at Midas Hotel and Resort, Ikare Road, Owo by 1 pm.
Saturday, February 24, 2024:
Akeredolu Memorial Friendly football match
Akure Township Stadium, Akure.
Time: 3 pm
Sunday, February 25, 2024:
Thanksgiving Service at St Andrew’s Anglican Church Cathedral, Imola Street, Owo
Time: 10 am
The Former Governor passed away on December 27, 2023, after a prolonged battle with illness.
