Oyebanji restates call on FG to immortalize late Col Adekunle Fajuyi.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, again, on Sunday, called on the Federal Government to immortalize a former Military Governor of old Western Nigeria, the Late Lt Col . Adekunle Fajuyi, for his exceptional courageous and selfless act and for paying the supreme sacrifice for the unity of the country.

Governor Oyebanji made the call at the Muson Centre, Lagos on Sunday evening during a Command Performance of FAJUYI FOR NIGERIA, a stage play re-enacting the heroic dead of the late Military Governor.

The Governor who had earlier made the call during a similar performance of the play in Ado-Ekiti last month as part of activities marking his first year in office, said the heroic deed of the late Col Fajuyi is an enduring legacy of patriotism, heroism and sacrifice that should be celebrated by all Nigerians.

Governor Oyebanji said a Federal Government’s honour and recognition for the late hero would serve as a symbol of unity to inspire the future generations, adding that Col Fajuyi’s name deserves to be etched in the annals of Nigerian history.

The Governor said the the late Fajuyi, a native of Ado Ekiti, was best known for his act of selflessness during the Nigerian Counter-Coup of 1966 when he chose to protect the then Head of State, Major- General Aguiyi-Ironsi, at the cost of his own life.

He opined that the history of the late Fajuyi would continue to inspire and encourage Nigerians to do what is right always no matter the situation, to be men and women of integrity, imbibe moral values of consistent commitment to their place of birth and exhibit the highest level of patriotism to the country.

Oyebanji, however said the Government of Ekiti State would continue to celebrate the late hero and support the family, adding that the state government would rebuild his burial place at Fajuyi Park, Ado Ekiti and elevate it to the status of a national monument.

He called on the Federal Government to immediately consider naming a national monument after Col Fajuyi to honour him perpetually and further preserve his memory. `

“This evening we have once again seen history, taught by history, educated by history, encouraged by history, warned by history, encouraged to do what is right always no matter what the situation, taught us to be men and women of integrity, have moral values of consistent commitment to our place of birth, the highest level of patriotism for our nation.

“Lt. Col. Francis Adekule Fajuyi offered himself as a lamb our nation needed to preserve unity and oneness of this country. This is why I strongly feel that Nigeria has not celebrated this hero enough, this is why we also feel that the country has not shown appreciation that is commensurate to the level of Francis Adekunle Fajuyi’s sacrifice.

“On behalf of the people of Ekiti and the entire people of Nigeria Francis Adekunle Fajuyi died for and as your Governor I hereby demand that one, national monument should be immediately named after him to honour him perpetually and further preserve his memory. Two, a posthumous national award be conferred on him and his family should benefit some annual financial assistance from the Nigeria Army”. The Governor asserted.

A major highlight of the Command Performance witnessed by members of the Fajuyi and General Aguyi Ironsi family members was when the first sons of the slain military officers were invited to the stage for the proverbial handshake across the Niger.

A pall of silence descended on capacity filled Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, venue of the performance the moment the two men shook hands and embraced each other.

Also at the command performance were, Senate Majority Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; two former First Ladies of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi and Erelu Angela Adebayo; former Minister of Health, Prince Julius Adelusi Adeluyi; Mr Gbenga Oyebode; Pastor Ituah Igodalo of the Trinity Church and Managing director of Premium Trust Bank, Emmanuel Emeigienum.

Some members of Ekiti State Executive Council were also in attendance at the stage play which was written and directed by their colleague, Prof Rasaki Ojo Bakare, Ekiti State Commissoner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy.

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Oyebanji restates call on FG to immortalize late Col Adekunle Fajuyi.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, again, on Sunday, called on the Federal Government to immortalize a former Military Governor of old Western Nigeria, the Late Lt Col . Adekunle Fajuyi, for his exceptional courageous and selfless act and for paying the supreme sacrifice for the unity of the country.

Governor Oyebanji made the call at the Muson Centre, Lagos on Sunday evening during a Command Performance of FAJUYI FOR NIGERIA, a stage play re-enacting the heroic dead of the late Military Governor.

The Governor who had earlier made the call during a similar performance of the play in Ado-Ekiti last month as part of activities marking his first year in office, said the heroic deed of the late Col Fajuyi is an enduring legacy of patriotism, heroism and sacrifice that should be celebrated by all Nigerians.

Governor Oyebanji said a Federal Government’s honour and recognition for the late hero would serve as a symbol of unity to inspire the future generations, adding that Col Fajuyi’s name deserves to be etched in the annals of Nigerian history.

The Governor said the the late Fajuyi, a native of Ado Ekiti, was best known for his act of selflessness during the Nigerian Counter-Coup of 1966 when he chose to protect the then Head of State, Major- General Aguiyi-Ironsi, at the cost of his own life.

He opined that the history of the late Fajuyi would continue to inspire and encourage Nigerians to do what is right always no matter the situation, to be men and women of integrity, imbibe moral values of consistent commitment to their place of birth and exhibit the highest level of patriotism to the country.

Oyebanji, however said the Government of Ekiti State would continue to celebrate the late hero and support the family, adding that the state government would rebuild his burial place at Fajuyi Park, Ado Ekiti and elevate it to the status of a national monument.

He called on the Federal Government to immediately consider naming a national monument after Col Fajuyi to honour him perpetually and further preserve his memory. `

“This evening we have once again seen history, taught by history, educated by history, encouraged by history, warned by history, encouraged to do what is right always no matter what the situation, taught us to be men and women of integrity, have moral values of consistent commitment to our place of birth, the highest level of patriotism for our nation.

“Lt. Col. Francis Adekule Fajuyi offered himself as a lamb our nation needed to preserve unity and oneness of this country. This is why I strongly feel that Nigeria has not celebrated this hero enough, this is why we also feel that the country has not shown appreciation that is commensurate to the level of Francis Adekunle Fajuyi’s sacrifice.

“On behalf of the people of Ekiti and the entire people of Nigeria Francis Adekunle Fajuyi died for and as your Governor I hereby demand that one, national monument should be immediately named after him to honour him perpetually and further preserve his memory. Two, a posthumous national award be conferred on him and his family should benefit some annual financial assistance from the Nigeria Army”. The Governor asserted.

A major highlight of the Command Performance witnessed by members of the Fajuyi and General Aguyi Ironsi family members was when the first sons of the slain military officers were invited to the stage for the proverbial handshake across the Niger.

A pall of silence descended on capacity filled Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, venue of the performance the moment the two men shook hands and embraced each other.

The Command Performance has in attendance members of the Aguyi Ironsi and Fajuyi families and was witnessed by two former Governors of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi and Otunba Niyi Adebayo as well as former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku.

Also in attendance were, Senate Majority Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; two former First Ladies of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi and Erelu Angela Adebayo; former Minister of Health, Prince Julius Adelusi Adeluyi; Mr Gbenga Oyebode; Pastor Ituah Igodalo of the Trinity Church and Managing Director of Premium Trust Bank, Emmanuel Emeifenum.

Some members of Ekiti State Executive Council were also in attendance at the stage play which was written and directed by their colleague, Prof Rasaki Ojo Bakare, Ekiti State Commissoner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy.

...was best known for his act of selflessness during the Nigerian Counter-Coup of 1966 when he chose to protect the then Head of State, Major- General Aguiyi-Ironsi, at the cost of his own life.

Even the Bible says it, that Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
He truly deserves recognition for that.

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Oyebanji restates call on FG to immortalize late Col Adekunle Fajuyi.



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Adekunle Fajuyi was a man's man. A true soldier who would rather lay down his life than see a friend's life taken. A true hero of Unity. Rest on Soldier.

He is a betrayer.

Hehehehe

The man that singlehandedly reduced the number of scapegoats used as suya to 2.9m

He deserves to be immortalised.

Hehehehe

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Why should he be immortalized? All I see is bad decision. Nothing heroic about what he did. He should have allowed Ironsi to die alone. It's not even as if Ironsi's tribesmen appreciated his mumu moves to die with their kinsman. Same way they pissed on Peetoebee supporters in the SW the moment Emile O'Corn was declared winner.

Adekunle Fajuyi didn't have to die in that coup. The coup plotters told him to stand aside and let them get his guest who they came for. He told them that if they wanted to kill his guest, they will have to kill him before killing his guest.
Fajuyi died protecting his Igbo guest but children of nonentities will tell you Yorubas are backstabbers and Ojukwu is brave.
Same Ojukwu that ran away and an Efik man was the one cleaning his mess.

Spandau:


Why should he be immortalized? All I see is bad decision. Nothing heroic about what he did. He should have allowed Ironsi to die alone. It's not even as if Ironsi's tribesmen appreciated his mumu moves to die with their kinsman. Same way they pissed on Peetoebee supporters in the SW the moment Emile O'Corn was declared winner.

He should be immortalised to remind Igbos of sacrifices of Yorubas for Igbos. Unfortunately, there seems to be a curse on every Yoruba supporting Igbos. The Igbos you support end up insulting and denigrating you.

3ice9ce:


He should be immortalised to remind Igbos of sacrifices of Yorubas for Igbos. Unfortunately, there seems to be a curse on every Yoruba supporting Igbos. The Igbos you support end up insulting and denigrating you.

That is my point.

thesicilian:


Even the Bible says it, that Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
He truly deserves recognition for that.

Igbos won't like this

3ice9ce:


He should be immortalised to remind Igbos of sacrifices of Yorubas for Igbos. Unfortunately, there seems to be a curse on every Yoruba supporting Igbos. The Igbos you support end up insulting and denigrating you.

Ask Major Victor Banjo. He was unceremoniously executed like a rat by Ojukwu despite helping him to capture the Midwest region then all because he refused to obey the idiot's command to advance towards the West. Victor Banjo told him not to think of doing that but was riddled with bullets for daring to disobey Ojukwu. But Banjo was vindicated posthumously when Yoruba officers and soldiers (so called cowards) thoroughly vanquished the largest contingent of his army at Ore. It was recorded to be the fiercest military encounter in the whole history of the Civil War. The loss was so terrible that Ojukwu abandoned the idea but it was too late. Abokis did the rest.

“You will not kill a guest in my house. If you want him that bad, you’ll have to go through me”.

When lizards were in ones and twos and Men were MEN.

COLONEL, you were a soldier’s soldier. You will forever be remembered.

Indomie children have seen history topic and dem don run

my state, my Pride, I'm proud of Ekiti state



for Fajuiyi only him knew why he took that naive decision, your tribesmen were killed by Igbo officers to install Their tribesman but because he gave you western region Governor, you think your life should be used to compensate him? some level of senselessness to me


till date no igbo have ever eulogize him or talk good of him, he shouldn't be immortalize, in fact his likes must not exist in Yoruba land again


I can't be fronting for tribe that hate my tribe, you can never satisfy or please igbos

TY Danjuma suppose narrate some interesting stories, before him go...

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None of the Biafran's leaders and citizens acknowledges the supreme sacrifice that this Fajuyi paid for the protection of ironsi. Fajuyi would have almost been made a C-in-C but he heroically rejected it and embraced elimination

farem:


None of the Biafran's leaders and citizens acknowledges the supreme sacrifice that this Fajuyi paid for the protection of ironsi. Fajuyi would have almost been made a C-in-C but he heroically rejected it and embraced elimination

I don’t remember Fajuyi fighting for Biafra. He died as a Nigerian military officer whilst protecting his boss Wii was a Nigerian military officer. Wetin concern Biafra with that matter?

he has not been celebrated enough but was it the right decision to offer to die along your guests ??


He opined that the history of the late Fajuyi would continue to inspire and encourage Nigerians to do what is right always no matter the situation, to be men and women of integrity, imbibe moral values of consistent commitment to their place of birth and exhibit the highest level of patriotism to the country.

Ewedegubbler:

I don’t remember Fajuyi fighting for Biafra. He died as a Nigerian military officer whilst protecting his boss Wii was a Nigerian military officer. Wetin concern Biafra with that matter?

Fajuyi gave his life protecting an Igbo man named Umunnakwe. How did Igbos appreciate him?
Banjo that fought for Biafra, what did you do to him?
Soyinka went to jail for Biafra, how did you repay him back? Insults and curses.

3ice9ce:


He should be immortalised to remind Igbos of sacrifices of Yorubas for Igbos. Unfortunately, there seems to be a curse on every Yoruba supporting Igbos. The Igbos you support end up insulting and denigrating you.

Bro I tried not to say anything but let me quickly say something.

Bro I'm not a Yoruba by origing but was born in Yoruba land and I'm proud of it forever. "The sacrifice and goodwill Yoruba have offered and done for Igbo till this day igbo has not even given 1/100 of it back to Yoruba than to be insulting the Yoruba who have done so much for them"

This is why I'm angry with Adebanjo, Oseni, Obj, Falz and Macaroni and if you do background check on these people I mentioned you will see they are mostly bastards if you doubt pls ask obj to point to his father house, ask Adebanjo who is real father, ask Oseni, Falz, Macaroni to go for DNA test and let stir up the Internet a bit.

The biggest mistake anyone can make is by wanting who don't want you. By doing good for who don't recognise your good deeds. My people are ingrates extremely ingrates. That is it.

Watch as they will come here to thrown jabs on me anyway I give no shit though......

If Fajuyi were to be igbo man and Aguiyi Ironsi a Yoruba man I swear by now my people who have banned any Yoruba from enter any part of igboland forever. Truth is bitter but fact is fact.

Ojukwu that got 3M Igbos killed, they named a University after him

Fajuyi gave his life protecting the only Igbo Head of State in Nigeria, Igbos are spitting on his grave and calling Yorubas backstabbers.

That is a very sad thing.

I was here life and direct.
The story was really a tragedy.
I became emotional despite my knowledge of the history while in the Navy.
Kudos to Duke of Shomolu Productions and the Crew for the energetic performance.

jrusky:


Bro I tried not to say anything but let me quickly say something.

Bro I'm not a Yoruba by origing but was born in Yoruba land and I'm proud of it forever. "The sacrifice and goodwill Yoruba have offered and done for Igbo till this day igbo has not even given 1/100 of it back to Yoruba than to be insulting the Yoruba who have done so much for them"

This is why I'm angry with Adebanjo, Oseni, Obj, Falz and Macaroni and if you do background check on these people I mentioned you will see they are mostly bastards if you doubt pls ask obj to point to his father house, ask Adebanjo who is real father, ask Oseni, Falz, Macaroni to go for DNA test and let stir up the Internet a bit.

The biggest mistake anyone can make is by wanting who don't want you. By doing good for who don't recognise your good deeds. My people are ingrates extremely ingrates. That is it.

Watch as they will come here to thrown jabs on me anyway I give no shit though......

If Fajuyi were to be igbo man and Aguiyi Ironsi a Yoruba man I swear by now my people who have banned any Yoruba from enter any part of igboland forever. Truth is bitter but fact is fact.

Non-Igbos who supported Peter Obi last election have been called traitors. Igbos in LP see them as lesser than Igbos in the scheme of things. Datti saw that and immediately abandoned Obi after elections.