OKOSUN BODY STORM EDO STATE

OKOSUN BODY STORM EDO STATE

THE Governor of Edo state Prof. oserheimen Osundor has describe the late music icon Sonny Okosun as illustrious son of Nigeria and a pride of Africa who distinguished himself with his inspirational liberation and anti-apartheid songs.

He said this during the lying in state of the late musician organized by the Edo state and the national burial committee at the Samuel Ogdemudia stadium Benin .

The ceremony which witness a large crowd include member of the Edo state house of Assembly who came to pay their last respect for the late music icon.

Son of the late music legend Friday Okosun said he was stunned with the type of honor given to his late dad “this is a sign Edo state appreciated the contribution my dad has made”.

However the remains of Sonny Okosun also arrived Lagos for the song of service which was held at the House of Prayer Church Ogba Lagos.

Speaking at the service pastor Jerry Oyenibjie said people should emulate the good work of the late music icon .

However Sonny Okosun will be buried today (Friday) at the sitting room of his Lagos residence.

Meanwhile the funeral ceremony of the popular movie star Prince Muyideen Alade Aromire has today started with prayer sessions at the Lagos television ground and also an Artiste night at the national Art Theatre in honor of the late movie Legend.

Late Aromire is scheduled to be buried along side with his entertainment counterpart Sonny Okosun in Lagos today.

OGD Arriving UNILAG hall for an EVENT photo by PR department UNILAG

Ogun state governor Otunba Gbenga Daneil at a function recenty at UNILAG in honor of Late PROF. Awojobi

OKOSUN BURIAL BEINGS

Okosun burial beings The burial ceremony of the late music legend Sonny Okosun has on Sunday being with different activities which started with a one day national tribute seminar organize by The New Breed Christian Association which was founded by the late sonny okosun and the national burial committee, and also a youth tribute concert was also held for the late music legend. Christians who participated at seminar which was themed “Building Great leaders of our tomorrow” called on the African union and the federal government to immortalize the late music legend. Speaking at the occasions the mayor of the non-indigenes in Lagos Eze Ngozi Ibekwe said there is need to for Africa to remember Okosun becausehe used his music to build peace in the continents his words “sonny Okosun was a man of integrity and a crusader of peace through his music, he had fought for the freedom of Africa through his music”. He added that the non indigene community in Lagos will always remember the late musician because he has contributed greatly into community. Also speaking at the guest speaker from Italy Bishop Sam Ame call for adjustment in the body of Christ which Okosun transformed in his last hour, he said along the line caught the fire and became the son of God “he preached salvation and God is ready to harvest his people” he said Okosun death is a time for sober reflection for the Christians. He promises to ensure that the ministry of the late musician and his vision will not die a premature death; he said he is going to do everything possible that the fire of the late musician keep burning. Holding simultaneously was the youth tribute concert organizes by the youth wing of the late musician ministry and the family at Excellence hotel Ogba where over 1000 youths storm the venue, it was noted that chairs were not enough for the youth who came to pay their last respect for the music legend. It was however recorded that over 1500 personality from all over the world has sign the condolence register in his Ogba residence. Also dispelling the rumor of misunderstanding in the family Okosun son Mr. Friday Okosun said the family is in other “all of us are working towards giving my late dad befitting burial, you know there will always be little disagreement, every body want his or her idea to prevail on the funeral plans but we’ve resolve that you know our father preaches love and peace in the family”.

Ayodele samuel with Ogun state commissioner for Boundries Prof. A.I Asiwaju recently

food for all photo ;by Morakinyo Olugbiji

Lagos NUT Stages Protest to Commence Strike From Ayodele Samuel, Lagos The Lagos chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), yesterday staged a peaceful protest to commence the nationwide indefinite strike meant to compel the Federal Government to implement the Teacher Salary Scheme (TSS). The Lagos State chairman of NUT, Comrade Micheal Alogba said the strike was schedule to start on Tuesday (today), but the national executives of the union decided to draw back the date after the negotiating team of the Union and the Federal Government failed to arrive at any tangible agreement. He said all schools; both private and public should be under lock until the government accedes to the union’s demand. “All private schools should join in the struggle; otherwise they stand the risk to be picket, he threatened. We want full co-operation from all the members so that the strike would be successful. He said He noted that the strike action is capable to affect the smooth running of the economy, he, however, warned that the union should not be blamed in case it happened.. He implored all examination body to join the union in appealing to the federal government to issue out the enabling circular and table of payment as contain in the TSS table so as all suspended examination could continue. However, a visit to a private school whose principal plead anonymity revealed they are not compliant with the d irective.