The remains of Mohammed Fawehinmi , the son of the human right lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi, will be laid to rest on August 27 in Ondo Town in Ondo State.
This was disclosed by the family in a press conference at the Gani Fawehinmi residence in Ikeja GRA on Thursday
The family of the deceased has officially confirmed that Mohammed died from COVID-19 related complications, adding that if Mohammed had gotten the COVID-19 vaccination he may probably would not have died.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Saheed Fawehinmi, implored all Nigerians to get vaccinated and not be entangled in the conspiracy theories of population reduction as the main reason for the introduction of the vaccine.
He called on the federal and state governments to invest more in health care and urged the government to do all is necessary to end the ongoing strike by members of the National Association of Resident Doctors.
“Today however, we are in a position to inform you that our dear brother died from Covid-19 related complications.
“Arising from this, we want to use this opportunity to urge all Nigerians to take necessary precautions to avoid being infected by the deadly disease including but not limited to taking the required doses of Covid-19 vaccine, correctly wearing face masks, regularly sanitising, regularly washing hands with soap and maintaining social distancing amidst crowds.
“We urge the government to step up its public enlightenmrnt on the deadly character of the disease so that many more Nigerians, especially those whose immune system could easily be compromised because of underlying illnesses, can take the safety measures enumerated above.
“Additionally and in line with our late brother’s consistent advocacy, we call on the Federal and state governments to invest more in health care. In particular we urge the government to do all that is necessary to end the ongoing strike by members of the National Association of Resident Doctors.
“With respect to the burial details, the service of songs and the night of tributes for our late brother will hold on Wednesday August 25, 2021 at the Archbishop Vining Cathedral in Ikeja from 4 to 7pm. The two events will be divided into two halves. The night of tributes will enable friends, associates, partners, comrades, human rights activists, pro-democracy, trade union and socialist groups to pay their tribute.
“In the morning of Friday August 27, 2021, the remains of our brother would be interred at the Gani Fawehinmi family compound in Ondo Town after a brief funeral service.
He described is late brother as very calm and cheerful person who had great spirit despite his health challenge.
