Adebayo Adenrele
Preparations are in top gear for the burial of a respected community leader and business woman Late Chief Victoria Ayeni, the mother of the Peoples Democratic Party Senatorial candidate in the last year general election, Chief Omolayo Ayeni.
The ancient town of Ilamo Ekiti in Ikole Local Government of Ekiti State, will come alive as from next week as traditional activities begin in respect of the burial.
In a statement signed by the leader of the Ayeni family, traditional activities for the burial will start on Wednesday 31st, 2023 with procession round the town while Christian Wake keep will hold on Thursday Feb. 1 at the Holy Apostolic Primary School field, Asin Ekiti, where the traditional procession would be led by Chief Omolayo Ayeni and other siblings.
The statement further stated that on Friday, Feb. 2 which is the peak of the three-day burial ceremony , Church service and Interment will hold at St. Peter’s Anglican Church Isaba which will be followed immediately with reception at St Theresa’s field, Ikole Ekiti.
Speaking on expectation and preparation for the burial, Funso Ayeni said the procession would be held amidst funfair at every junction, with various age groups, politicians and board members of Funso Ayeni Foundation joining.
Meanwhile, it has been indicated that politicians, top corporate players and representatives of various professional and religious bodies from all walk of life would attend the burial.
In a condolence letter sent to the family by Egbe Omo Ilamo, the community had indicated their readiness to rally round the Ayenis and pay them back for all the good humanitarian services they have consistently embarked upon to lift individuals and various communities in Ikole Local Government and Ekiti state at large.
Chief Victoria Ayeni died on the 14th of November, at the age of 83 years.
