Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, recently visited the leader of the pan Yoruba socio-cultural group (Afenifere), Pa Reuben Fasoranti, and other leaders of the group to seek their support in advancing the state’s development.
Accompanied by top government officials and aides, Aiyedatiwa said that the visit aimed to pay homage to Fasoranti and other Afenifere leaders, acknowledging their contributions to the development of the state and Nigeria.
Expressing gratitude for their fatherly role in restoring peace during the State’s political crisis, the governor said, “I extend my heartfelt greetings to Chief Reuben Fasoranti and the distinguished elders present. Your wisdom and guidance have been invaluable to our State’s stability. In the past, during challenging times, your intervention, particularly the letter you wrote to President Bola Tinubu advocating constitutional adherence, restored peace to our state. Your counsel has been instrumental.”
Governor Aiyedatiwa also informed the elders about the passing of the former Governor of the State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, promising a befitting burial and continuity of ongoing developmental projects and programs.
He reiterated his commitment to serving the people of Ondo State while upholding the late governor’s legacy, seeking the elders’ support in the tasks ahead.
During the visit, Oba Olu Falae, the Oluabo of Ilu Abo, stressed the urgency of preserving the Yoruba language from extinction.
