The family of the late former Governor of Oyo state Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala has released the burial program of the elder statesman and political titan.
The Bobagunwa of Ogbomosoland died on the 12th of January 2022 in Ogbomoso at the age of 71.
The burial program in a statement signed by Hon Segun Dokun Odebunmi, Chairman Media Arm of the Burial Committee and made available to REPORTERS AT LARGE revealed that the programme will commence on Monday 14th February and end on 20th February 2022.
The burial arrangements are below:
MONDAY, 14TH FEBRUARY, 2022
Lecture & Day of Tributes By the Political Class
@ Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre,
Liberty Road, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Time: 11:00am
TUESDAY, 15TH FEBRUARY, 2022
Lecture & Day of TributesÂ
@ 1500 Lecture Theater, College of Health Science, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
Time: 11:00am
Praise Night
@ His residence, Opadoyin Akala Lodge, Randa Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
Time: 4:00pm
WEDNESDAY, 16TH FEBRUARY, 2022
Lying in State & Executive Session
@ House of Chiefs, Oyo State Government Secretariat,
Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Time: 12:00pm
The Hearse afterwards depart in a motorcade to Ogbomoso, Oyo State
THURSDAY 17th FEBRUARY, 2022
Cultural Display and Parade
Starting Point @His residence, Opadoyin Akala Lodge, Randa Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
Time: 10:00am
Lying-in-State
Christian Wake Keep and Service of songs
@ Ogbomoso High School Open Field, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
Time: 4:00pm
FRIDAY, 18TH FEBRUARY, 2022
Final Burial Service
@ Beulah Baptist Conference Ground, Behind Baptist High School, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
Time: 11:00am
Interment follows immediately
@ His residence, Opadoyin Akala Lodge, Randa, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
Reception & Entertainment of Guests
@ Ogbomoso Recreation Club, Ilorin Road, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
SUNDAY, 20TH FEBRUARY, 2022
Thanksgiving Service @ Oke-Elerin Baptist Church, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
Time: 10:00am
The chairman central planning committee Senator Brimmo Yusuff assured that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of people and valuables during the event.
