The family of the late Ibadan-born business tycoon, Sir (Chief) Bode Akindele has released how their patriarch will be buried.
As expected, the grand and befitting burial ceremony is going to be 4-day events.
According to the outlined programs by the family, the funeral proceedings will commence in Lagos State on Tuesday 28 July, 2020, with a Commendation Service, at Hoaros Memorial Methodist Cathedral, Yana, Lagos.
By Wednesday 29 July, 2020, there is going to be Evening of Songs/Evening of Tributes, at the deceased's Ibadan residence, Ibiyemi Villa, Old Standard Breweries, Alomaja, Ibadan.
On Thursday 30 July, 2020, Lining in State and Christian Wake will hold between 12noon-3pm and 4pm-6pm, respectively.
The Funeral Service however comes up on Friday 31st July, 2020, at the historic Methodist Cathedral, Agbeni, Ibadan, between 10am-11am. After which the remains of the deceased will be committed to mother earth.
All the programs, according to Akindele family, are strictly by invitation and will be held in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines. Those who may want to participate are therefore advised to do so by joining online, as there will be live streaming of all the programs.
Sir (Chief) Bode Akindele, it would be recalled, died on Monday 29th June, 2020, at the ripe age of 87.
Akindele, a well know business tycoon of international repute, was the Chairman, Mondandola Group and the Baba Ijo, Methodist Church, Agbeni, Ibadan. He was also the Parakoyi of Ibadanland.
He was not only a successful businessman, but also a philanthropist of note and a community builder.
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