Fasoranti, one of Awolowo’s last great titans — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as an elder statesman and one of the last great titans of Chief Obafemi Awolowo's progressive family. Tinubu mourned the death of the Afenifere leader, praising his integrity, discipline, and commitment to Nigeria's unity and progress. The centenarian Fasoranti made significant contributions to the nation as an educationist, public servant, politician, and advocate of democracy, serving as an educationist, Commissioner for Finance, and leader of Afenifere.

Tinubu expressed hope that Fasoranti would witness his second term and the realization of his administration's economic growth and prosperity plans.

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