Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, a centenarian former leader of the Yoruba pressure group [Afenifere](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afenifere), will be laid to rest in a series of ceremonies scheduled from 16 to 20 December 2026 in Akure, Ondo State. The family, represented by the Secretary to the [Ondo State Government](https://www.ondostate.gov.ng) and his son Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, issued a formal notice outlining each event.
**What are the key dates and venues?**
- **Christian Wake‑Keeping Service:** Wednesday, 16 December 2026, 4:00 p.m., at his residence within the Omolere Nursery and Primary School compound.
- **Funeral Service & Interment:** Thursday, 17 December 2026, 10:00 a.m., at [St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_David%27s_Cathedral,_Akure), followed immediately by burial in the church cemetery.
- **Reception:** Guests will be welcomed back at his home right after the interment.
- **Outing & Thanksgiving Service:** Sunday, 20 December 2026, 10:00 a.m., again at St. David’s Cathedral.
**Who announced the programme?**
The announcement was signed on behalf of the family by the Secretary to the Ondo State Government and Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, confirming the dates, times, and locations for each component of the rites.
**What does the family request?**
The notice concludes with a plea for prayers and attendance, describing Fasoranti as a “distinguished elder and patriot” whose memory the family wishes to honour through communal participation.
**Background on the deceased**
Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, honoured with the national award CFR, passed away at the age of 100. He was widely recognised for his nationalist stance and leadership within Afenifere, a coalition that has historically advocated for Yoruba interests in Nigeria.
The detailed schedule aims to give mourners ample opportunity to pay respects, reflecting both the cultural customs of the region and the high regard in which Fasoranti was held.
**Why is the burial significant?**
Beyond the personal loss for his family, the funeral marks the passing of one of the last centenarian political figures who directly shaped Yoruba political discourse in the post‑independence era.
The family urges all who knew the late leader to attend the services and join in thanksgiving for his long life and contributions to Nigerian society.