ASUSS ONDO MOURNS PA. REUBEN FASORANTI AT 100, DESCRIBES HIS PASSAGE AS DEPARTURE OF A LEGEND OF IMPACTS
The Ondo State chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), under the amiable leadership of Hon. Amuda Abiola Tairu, JP, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the revered elder statesman, Pa. Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, describing his departure at the age of 100 as the end of a remarkable era and the loss of a legend whose impacts will remain indelible in the annals of Nigeria’s history.
The union’s leadership said the death of Pa. Fasoranti was a painful loss not only to his immediate family and the people of Ondo State but also to the entire Yoruba nation and Nigeria at large, considering his outstanding contributions to education, good governance, democratic development and the promotion of moral values in society.
Hon. Amuda Abiola Tairu, JP, made the position of the union known through his media aide in Akure on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, noting that the late elder statesman lived a life worthy of celebration, having distinguished himself as a man of conviction, integrity, courage and unwavering commitment to the progress of his people.
According to the ASUSS leadership, Pa. Fasoranti’s life was a shining example of selfless service, principled leadership and dedication to the common good. His steadfast commitment to democratic ideals and his consistent advocacy for justice, equity and accountability earned him admiration across political, professional and generational divides.
The union further observed that the late Afenifere leader represented a rare generation of patriotic Nigerians whose words and actions were guided by conscience and an enduring desire to build a better society. His remarkable longevity, coupled with his contributions to national development, made him an enduring symbol of wisdom, resilience and purposeful leadership.
ASUSS Ondo State extended its heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the departed patriarch, the Afenifere family, the government and people of Ondo State, as well as all Nigerians mourning his demise. The union prayed that God would grant the family and all those affected by the painful loss the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The union concluded that although Pa. Reuben Fasoranti had departed this world at the remarkable age of 100, his legacy of integrity, courage, selfless service and commitment to democratic values would continue to inspire generations yet unborn. ASUSS maintained that the true measure of a great life lies not merely in the number of years lived but in the enduring positive impact made on humanity.