Forty two days after he died in the Associated Airline plane crash in Lagos, former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Mr. Deji Falae, was on Thursday buried amidst wailing and tears by family members, political associates and colleagues in the state exco.
As Deji was being committed to mother earth at St. David’s Cathedral Church, Ijomu, Akure, the state capital, Governor Olusegun Mimiko, his wife, Kemi and other top government officials could not hold back tears. They wept profusely.
It was a very sad atmosphere as most people betrayed emotions and wept uncontrollably as the late Deji, the son of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae, was laid to eternal rest.
Those at the cementry to bid their final farewell to the deceased could not hide their emotion as they all wept uncontrollably.
The remains were buried in a golden casket carried by Omega Undertakers.
Deji was one of the 15 people killed in the October 3 plane crash which was conveying the remains of former governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Agagu, from Lagos to Akure.
Deji’s wife, Ezeh Falae, and the three children of the deceased, Ayomide, Mowuola and Oreoluwa, could not talk to anyone as the wife was held by people while crying profusely.
In his sermon, Bishop of Akure Anglican Diocese, Rt. Revd. Borokini, advised people to be closer to God in their dealings in life.
He said no matter what an individual possesses, it expires the day death comes and takes one away.
The cleric advised the people to be mindful of their dealings on earth, saying one day, there will be a call to eternal rest.
His words: “No matter what you have, it will expire the day you die, you will be called to eternal rest one day, it may be soon, you must know that the promises of God for mankind are true and just, be mindful of your dealings on earth”
Borokini said God’s promises on mankind are true and just, urging the people to remain steadfast and committed to the cause of God.
Speaking with reporters shortly after the interment service, Mimiko described the late Deji as an industrious and humble person who was ready to serve the people at any time.
Mimiko said the death of the great young man was a great loss to the family, the state and the country at large.
Commissioner for Adult, Technical and Vocational Education, Mr. Remi Olatubora, described the late Deji as a humble man who was down to the earth.
