By John Ogunsemore
Late Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Temitayo Oluwatuyi will be buried on February 8.
This is contained in a schedule of burial activities signed by the Chairman, Media and Publicity Sub-Committee of the burial ceremony, Otunba Wale Akinlosotu and released on Monday, February 3.
“It is with profound sadness that the Government of Ondo State announces the burial activities for the late Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Hon. Temitayo Oluseye Oluwatuyi, who departed this world on 4th January 2025.
“Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi, until his death, served Ondo State with unwavering commitment, diligence and hard work, he will be honoured through a 3-day event that reflects his impactful contributions to the State,” Akinlosotu said.
According to the release, the event will commence on Thursday, February 6 with a Night of Tributes at Akure City Hall, Oja Oba, Akure, and Candle Light Procession from Leonac Park – Nepa roundabout – Oluwatuyi roundabout to the late SSG’s residence at Oshinle, Akure.
On Friday, February 7, there will be a Lying-in-State at Akure South Local Government Secretariat from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and at Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure from 12.00 noon to 12.30 p.m.
This will be followed by a Service of Songs and Christian Wake at Gani Fawehinmi Arcade Field, Igbatoro Road, Akure by 4 p.m.
On Saturday, February 8, there will be a Burial Service at the deceased’s residence in Oshinle, Akure by 8 a.m., Interment at Golden Garden Vault, Ondo Road, Akure by 10a.m., Outing/Thanksgiving Service at CAC, Oke-Isegun, Akure at 11 a.m., and Reception at The Dome by 2 p.m.
Oluwatuyi, a one-time Local Government Chairman, two-time Commissioner and two-time Secretary to the Ondo State Government, was a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Chartered Accountants, Chartered Institute of Cost Management, Chartered Institute of Credit Administration, Chartered Institute of Public Administration and Nigeria Chartered Institute of Management.
He was also the author of many academic and financial articles in professional publications.