Alao Akala: Family Announces Burial Rites

The family of the late former Governor of Oyo state Otunba Christopher Adebayo ALAO Akala has released the burial program of the elder stateman and political titan.

The Bobagunwa of Ogbomosoland died on 12th of January 2022 in Ogbomoso at the age of 71.

The burial program according to a statement signed by Hon Segun Dokun Odebunmi, Chairman Media Arm of the Burial Committee revealed that the programm 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 Tributes
1500 Lecture Theater, College of Health Science,LAUTECH , Ogbomoso, Oyo State .
Time: 10:00am

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 measure have been put in place to ensure safety of people and that valuables during the event.

Hon Segun Dokun Odebunmi, Chairman House of Reps Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Value.