The late Col. Adekunle Fajuyi, a military governor of the former Western Region, has been memorialised with a national monument, according to Ekiti governor Biodun Oyebanji.
At the Duke of Shomolu Foundation-produced play “Fajuyi” command performance, which was held at the Obafemi Awolowo Civic Centre in Ado Ekiti, Oyebanji made the announcement.
In addition, he demanded that his family get a posthumous national honour in honour of the fallen soldier’s valiant actions.
“The Fajuyi, who was born in Ado, Ekiti, represented honour, honesty, and unmatched fidelity.
“His legacy is still quite visible. We will always cherish his memory as a state.
“Ekiti Kete will uphold Fajuyi’s legacy, emphasising and demonstrating his values of bravery and commitment wherever we go,” the organisation stated.
He expressed appreciation for the play’s creation to the Duke of Shomolu Foundation and the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy.
He particularly acknowledged Premium Trust Bank for supporting the show.
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According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Prof. Rasaki Bakare Ojo, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Arts and Culture, wrote and directed the play.
On November 5, 2023, the drama is anticipated to be equally produced at the Agip Recital Hall of the Muson Centre in Lagos.
The first sons of Adekunle Fajuyi and Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi, Mr. Donald Fajuyi and Chief Thomas Ironsi, respectively, are slated to attend the Lagos performance on behalf of their families.
Prince Julius Adelusi-Adelusi, Governor Oyebanji, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, and Gen. Ike Nwachukwu are among the dignitaries that are anticipated to attend the Lagos performance.
Sponsors of the play “Fajuyi” include Premium Trust Bank, Purple Anchor Insurance, and MTN Foundation.
Dr. Tunji Olowolafe and Mrs. Mofoluwake Edgar for the Duke of Shomolu Foundation are among its executive producers.
Fajuyi, who was a Colonel at the time of his death, fought in the 1966 counter-coup to save Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi, the country’s then-military head of state.
Ironsi died as a result of the coup on July 29, 1966. (NAN)(
