The family of the late Chris Olatubara Ikutiminu has released details of his funeral arrangements, with activities scheduled to hold across Lagos and Ondo states between April 7 and April 10, 2026.
According to the programme, a Service of Songs will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Redemption Parish, 6th Avenue, Festac Town, Lagos, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Funeral activities will continue on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with a lying-in-state at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Ilamoye, Ijesha, Lagos, between 6:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. This will be followed by a commendation service at the same venue from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Later that day, the remains of the deceased will be moved to his hometown in Ondo State, where a wake-keeping is scheduled to take place at his residence, No. 1 Olatubara Avenue, Ode-Aye via Okitipupa, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
On Friday, April 10, 2026, a lying-in-state will be held at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, Ode-Aye, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., followed by the funeral and thanksgiving service at 10:00 a.m.
Interment will take place immediately after the service at All Saints Anglican Church, Ode-Aye, with a reception for guests to follow.
The family noted that the series of events will provide an opportunity for friends, associates, and well-wishers to pay their last respects to the deceased.
