Senate seeks institution named after Fasoranti

By Henry Umoru
ABUJA — The Senate has called on the Federal Government to immortalise the late elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, by naming an educational institution after him in recognition of his contributions to education and national development.
The Senate made the call on Wednesday while mourning Fasoranti, who died on October 20, 2026, at the age of 100.
The lawmakers observed a minute’s silence in his honour and resolved to send a delegation to convey the Senate’s condolences to his family and the people of Ondo State.
The resolutions followed the consideration of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmir...