The remains of former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, will be interred on Sunday, his media aide, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, has announced.
In a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday, Tunji said the date was chosen after a consultation held by the family of the deceased with Lagos and Oyo State governments.
His words: “In close consultation with the governments of Lagos and Oyo States, the date for the burial ceremony has been announced. Barring any changes, his body will be interred at the Senator Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque at Oke Ado, Ibadan at 12noon on Sunday, the 28th of June, 2020, after the traditional Muslim prayers.”
Tunji added: “To ensure that strict COVID-19 protocols are adhered to and in light of the current circumstances of our national health challenges, the family appeals to the public to observe strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols in their participation.
“Furthermore, details of the live media coverage of the funeral ceremony will be made public by tomorrow (Saturday).
“In the near future, details of a larger funeral gathering will be announced where a lot more of his well wishers will have the opportunity to pay him their respect.”
Ajimobi died in an hospital in Lagos where he was being treated for COVID-19.
He was governor of Oyo State from 2011 to 2019.
