The Ondo State government has announced that the remains of the son of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae, Deji will finally be buried on November Thursday 14, 2013.
Deji, who was a Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Governor Olusegun Mimiko’s administration was among the 15 people who lost their lives to the ill-fated associated aircraft that crashed while conveying the remains of former Governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Agagu to Akure from Lagos on October 3. The plane crashed few minutes after take-off.
Involved in the plane crash that threw the whole nation into mourning, were four indigenes of Ondo State, members of MIC undertaker company including the owner, Tunji Omosanya and his son as well as airplane crews.
In a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Kayode Akinmade, the burial arrangement will commence in Lagos State at the victim’s residence. A Farewell service is equally expected to hold today.
The Statement reads, “With deep sorrow in our hearts, but with gratitude to God for a short and memorable life spent, we announce the final journey of our brother and friend, Honourable Commissioner for Culture & Tourism in Ondo State, Barrister Ayodeji Falae which will hold as from the 12th to 14th of November, 2013.
“On Tuesday, 12th November, 6pm, a Farewell Service will be held at his residential house, Admiralty Way, Lekki.
“On Wednesday, a Wake Keep will be held at Ondo State Cultural Centre, Adegbemile, Akure at 4:30 pm .
“Also, on Thursday, Funeral Service will be held at St David’s Anglican Cathedral, Ijomu (Akure) at 10am”.
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