The family of the former governor of Ondo state, Oluwarotimi Rotimi, Akeredolu has announced a date for his final burial.
The burial programme which will start on Thursday, February 15, 2024 with a Winning Soul Crusade at MKO Abiola Democracy Park, will end with a Funeral Service at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo on Friday, February 23, 2024.
The burial programme was contained in statement issued by the son of the former governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Jnr.
Below are activities lined up for the former governor’s burial.
The Thursday, February 15, 2024: Winning Soul Crusade at MKO Abiola Democracy Park, Akure
Time: 5pm
• Friday, February 16, 2024:
Jumat Service at Akure Central Mosque
Time: 2pm
•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- 6pm
• 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, Iyagaku, Ibadan, Oyo State
Service of Songs/ Night of Tributes
Jogor Centre, Liberty Road,
Ibadan
Time: 5pm – 9 pm
• Tuesday, February 20, 2024: Commendation Service
All Saints Church, Jericho, Ibadan
Time: 10 am – 12 Noon
Private Viewing (Strictly By Invitation)
Residence, Ibadan Oyo State
Time: 3pm
• Wednesday, February 21, 2024: Ajabue (Traditional Rites)
Owo, Ondo State
Time: 9 am – 4pm
Special Court Session
Court 1, Ondo State High Court Headquarters,
Hospital Road, Akure, Ondo State
Time : 10am
Lying in State and Commendation Service
Akure Township Stadium
Time: 1pm
Evening of Tributes
St Andrews Church,
Imola Street, Owo
Time:4pm – 7pm
• Thursday, February 22, 2024:
Service of Songs
St Andrews Cathedral, Imola Street,
Owo, Ondo State.
Time: 4pm
Wake-Keep
Maranatha Villa, Owo,
Ondo state
Time: 8pm
Candlelight Procession & World Gyration
by the Kegites Club
Time: 8pm till Dawn
Friday, February 23, 2024:
Funeral Service at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo.
Time: 10 am
Interment follows immediately after the burial service at the burial site, Owo. (Strictly for immediate family)
Reception at Mydas Hotel and Resort, Ikare Road, Owo by 1pm.
Saturday, February 24, 2024:
Akeredolu Memorial Friendly football match
Akure Township Stadium, Akure.
Time: 3 pm
• Sunday, February 25, 2024:
Thanksgiving Service at St Andrews Church, Imola Street, Owo
Time: 10 am
