Prince Poroye Biyi buries father in-law, Chief Joshua Sunday Makinde JP in grandstyle in Offa
_…as Ondo D-Gov., Speaker, Chief of Staff, Cabinet members, Rufus Giwa Poly Rector, NURTW Boss, other reputable Nigerians storm the venue_
The Executive Director, Alpha 3D in Ondo State, Prince Poroye Biyi Bill, has buried his father in-law in grandstyle in Offa, Kwara State.
At about 7:30am on Friday, the corpse was taken from General Hospital in Offa to his residence at GRA Oke Agun, Ipee Road, Offa, for lying in state.
The funeral service of late Chirf Joshua Sunday Makinde JP, Balogun Ijo Iyerun Okin African Church and Deputy Provost, Oro College of Education, Kwara State, was held on Friday 31st May, 2024 at Iyeru Okin African Church, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria.
At about 11:00am, the undertakers ushered the corpse into the church while the funeral service began just immediately.
Late Chief Joshua Sunday Makinde was born on 18th November, 1946, called to glory on 21st March, 2024 at the age of 78 years.
In his homily, the Diocesan Bishop, the RT. REV. DR. T ADE FAGBAYI, spoke on the topic – Who is your friend? and read from the book of John 11: 11-43
In his sermon, he said that Lazarus was a friend of Jesus Christ which propelled Jesus to awake him from death.
The Bishop qouted, John 11:43 & 44, which says, “And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.”
He then offered special prayer for the deceased’s children.
The Governor of Ondo State who was represented by his Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Olayide Adelami, while giving his tribute, said Offa community has lost a man whose legacy will continue to speak for him.
The Deputy Governor acknowledged the outstanding roles of Prince Poroye Biyi in the government of Ondo State and a great in-law of Makinde in Offa, described him as Afobaje of Ondo State and quintessential Election Consultant.
At the burial service, farewell anthem and presentation were rendered by the Iyeru Okin African Church Choir and Iyeru Okin African Church Secondary school students.
Earlier, on Thursday, 30th May, 2024, Christian Wake was held at Iyeru Okin African Church Hall in Offa.
At the Christian Wake, Mrs. Poroye Bukola, daughter of the deceased, was given the bible reading, after which farewell songs were rendered by all the deceased’s children and in-laws.
At the reception ceremony, which took place at Odu Hall, Offa, reputable Nigerians stormed the venue as 32 Artillery band, Owena, Akure was on ground, entertaining the guests.
Some notable dignitaries who attended the funeral were the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa ably represented by his deputy, His Excellency, Hon. Olayide Adelami; the Speaker Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji; Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi Tukana; Prince Segun Omojuwa, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Ondo State; Pastor Segun Ayerin, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Ondo State; Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, former MHR, Akoko South East/Akoko South West; Hon. Albert Akintoye S.O.T, former MHR, Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency; Hon. Kolawole Ologede, MHA representing Akure North Constituency; Mr. Abayomi Olasanya, Chief Protocol to the Governor of Ondo State; Dr. Oladipupo Okeyomi Carry-Go, Convener of LACO-FSIC, Mr. Banjo Ayodele, NDDC Star and Hon. Orowole Adamson, former Secretary, Ilaje LG.
Others were the Acting Rector, Rufus Giwa Poly, Owo, Mr. Olorunwa Adegun; Comrade Odudu Ademola, Chairman NURTW, Ondo State, Barr. Idowu Mafimisebi, Federal Board Member, University of Calabar and other reputable Nigerians.
Some notable people who spoke with Coastal Renaissance News about the deceased’s good character were Dr. Oladipupo Okeyomi (Carry-Go), Hon. Kolawole Babatunde (Amaechi) amongst others
Entertainment of guests and refreshment was made superb as the deceased’s children: Mrs. Oluwabunmi Ayodeji, Mrs. Oluwabukola Poroye, Mr. Oluwaseye Makinde, Mr. Oluwafemi Makinde and Mrs. Oluwabusayo Satmerep were physically present to pay the last respect for their late father as families, friends and associates joined them to dance at the reception.
The report was gathered and documented by Coastal Renaissance News Publisher, Pastor Taiwo Gbamila
