All roads will lead to Kabba, the headquarters of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State on Friday next week for the burial of Pa Benjamin Bamidele Ayobolu.

Pa Ayobolu, father of Segun Ayobolu, an editor and columnist with The Nation newspaper,  transited to glory on May 31, 2017 at the age of 81.

The interment of the deceased octogenarian at the Ayobolus’ residence at No 106, Kano Street, Kabba, Kogi State at 1 pm on July 28 will be the culmination of the funeral service scheduled to begin with Pa Ayobolu’s lying in state and wake keep at UMTC Chapel on Ajasse-Ipo Road, Ilorin, Kwara State at 2 pm on Thursday, July 27.

The funeral service will continue at UMTC Chapel at on Friday, July 28, the same day the burial train will move from Ilorin to Kabba for the interment of Pa Ayobolu’s body.

Reception will follow at 2 pm at God’s Grace Event Hall, FGGC Road, Kabba. On Sunday, July 30, there will be thanksgiving service at UMCA Chapel, Fate Taoheed Road, Off Niger River Basin Road, Ilorin at 9 pm.