Late Pa Jola Emmanuel Ogunlusi. Aged 91 Years
Regarding the much-touted final funeral rites of the late sage, Pa Jola Emmanuel Ogunlusi, a distinguished former national secretary of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, who slept in the Lord on 19 April 2025, his ancestral lineage on both paternal and maternal sides, the families of Ipinmoroti and Adumori-Itamoroti, have in unison announced details of the funeral.
In a statement, the families of Ipinmoroti and Adumori-Itamoroti said the highly revered Pa Jola Ogunlusi’s funeral rites would kick off on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, with a Service of songs at his residence, 321 Road, B Close, House 26, Festac Town, Lagos State. The service of songs would kick off at 4 PM.
According to the statement, the Wake would hold on Thursday, 28th June 2025, at Pa Ogunlusi’s country home, in Odo-Iyo, Oke Aiyedun, Ikole Local Government, Ekiti State. The Thursday program would commence at 5 PM.
While the grand finale, the funeral service, has been scheduled for FRIDAY, 27th of June 2025, at the St Luke Anglican Church, Esun Ekiti, Ekiti State. The service is slated for 9 AM prompt.
Pa Jola Emmanuel Ogunlusi was 91 years of age at the time he died. His career in journalism spanned the 1970s, and he later assumed the position of the national secretary of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ.
The family described Pa Ogunlusi as “indeed an epitome of dedication, loyalty, and one who was singularly committed to equity, Justice and fairness”.
In all his call to duty the family claimed, “our Daddy left an indelible mark on everyone about his sincerity, and commitment. He was a Kind, Loving and Caring man, both to his family, extended family members, colleagues, acquaintances, and people in general”.
Pa Ogunlusi was the President of Festac Town Residents Association, and his efforts, alongside others, eventually led to the creation of the Amuwo Odofin Local Council Development Authority, LCDA.
Pa Ogunlusi was also Chairman of the Community Development Council, Amuwo Odofin chapter, where his commitment to community development shone brightly.
The statement by the family noted, “Our Daddy really impacted our lives and the lives of countless others in many ways we cannot overstress. His legacy of love, wisdom, and kindness will continue to inspire us, his children, family and friends”.
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