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From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja
The Senate has recommended the naming of an educational institution after the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, in recognition of his contributions to education, democracy and political development.
This followed a motion moved by Adeniyi Adegbonmire during plenary on Wednesday, in honour of the elder statesman, who died on October 20, 2026, at the age of 100.
Seconding the motion, Senator Olajide Ipinsagba described Fasoranti’s death as a major loss to Ondo State, recalling his role in resolving disputes among youths, elders and other groups.
“He was always there to resolve problems within the youth, within the elders and among all parties concerned in any dispute. So today we have lost him,” Ipinsagba said.
The senator further likened the death of the late Afenifere leader to the destruction of a repository of knowledge, given his wealth of experience and the guidance he provided to the people of the state.
“His death is like a burnt library to all the people in the State because of the knowledge that we tapped from him,” he added.
Moving the motion, Adegbonmire described Fasoranti as a committed nationalist whose contributions to education and the advancement of democratic governance would remain indelible.
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He told the Senate that the deceased, born on May 11, 1926, in Akure, Ondo State, distinguished himself in both education and politics.
According to him, Fasoranti established Omooluorogbo Nursery and Primary School as well as Akure High School, making significant contributions to educational development in the state.
Adegbonmire also recalled his association with the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, his role as a founding member of the Alliance for Democracy and his emergence as leader of Afenifere after the death of Pa Abraham Adesanya.
Furthermore, the lawmaker noted that Fasoranti served as Commissioner for Finance under the administration of the late Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin in Ondo State between 1979 and 1983.
He added that the elder statesman was among those who opposed military rule and campaigned for the restoration of democratic governance.
The Senate adopted three prayers, including a resolution to send a delegation to convey its condolences to the family of the deceased and the people of Ondo State.
It also resolved to recommend that an educational institution be named after Fasoranti in recognition of his contributions to education in Yorubaland.
