The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has donated the sum of N20 million to launch the autobiography of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti and to support the nonagenarian’s foundation.
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun, Ismail Omipidan, said in a statement that Tinubu was represented by Oyetola on the occasion.
Other eminent Nigerians at the occasion included Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu and his Ekiti State counterpart, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.
They were all in Akure to honour the nonagenarian Afenifere leader, Pa Fasoranti, whom Tinubu described as an advocate of true federalism and united Nigeria.
Tinubu, also declared support for Pa Fasoranti’s pet project and the launching of his autobiography titled, “My Life, My Legacy: Service with Integrity and Excellence”.
Speaking at the public presentation and formal launch of the autobiography and the pet project, held at the International Culture and Event Centre (The Dome), Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State, Tinubu, said the Afenifere leader, Pa Fasoranti, effectively contributed to and enriched the discourse on regional integration, nation-building and good governance.
He described Fasoranti as an accomplished educationist, astute progressive politician, elder-statesman and die-hard Awoist, adding that the elderstatesman tirelessly advocated a pure federal principle as the basis for peaceful co-existence in an indivisible and united Nigeria.
Governor Oyetola was accompanied to the event by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji; his Chief of Staff, Dr. Charles Akinola; and Deputy Chief of Staff, Prince Abdullahi Binuyo, among others.