In order to ensure a befitting burial for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Ogun State Government has constituted a 12-man state burial committee.
The monarch joined his ancestors on Sunday, 13th July, 2025 and was subsequently buried the following day.
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, the committee is being saddled with the responsibility of organising and coordinating every official activity towards giving the late monarch a befitting burial, in honour of his legacy and contributions to Ogun State and Nigeria at large.
The Chairman of the Committee is the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi.
Other members of the committee include the Chief Economic Adviser/Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okunbanjo, Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Protocol & Ceremonials, Mrs. Kehinde Akinola, and the Chairman, Ijebu Ode Local Government, Hon. Damilare Alebiosu.
The Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo, Oba Lawrence Adebajo, Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo, representative of Ijebu Traditional Council; Otunba Giwa Adesanya Yusuf, representative of Council of Otunbas; Chief Oluwaranti Lekan-Osifeso, representative of Council of Chiefs; Otunba Adegboyega Adesoye, representative of Balogun (Eleshins), Chief Tunde Odulaja, representative of Heritage Group; Otunba Kunle Ogunade, representative of Regberegbe, as members and Dr. Rotimi Akinlesi, Permanent Secretary, Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs, as Secretary
Meanwhile, the committee, at its inaugural meeting on Thursday expressed its readiness to work in consultation with the family of late Kabiyesi and other stakeholders to ensure a successful and befitting programme for the departed king.
