Tinubu to “fly late actress, Moji Olaiya for burial”
Political stalwart, Bola Tinubu has offered to cover the expenses of the repatriation of late Moji Olaiya to Nigeria.
The Nollywood actress died in Canada on May 17, about two months after she welcomed a baby.
The Publicity Secretary, Moji Olaiya Burial Committee and Family, Mr. Yomi Fabiyi, said on Monday that the late actress’ daughter and elder brothers met with Tinubu, who offered his support.
Fabiyi said in an update on his Instagram, “The committee, after due deliberation, consulted our father and national Grand Patron of our association (TAMPAN), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the 21st May, 2017 to inform him of the demise of our colleague, Moji Olaiya, and our decision to have her body back.
“Today, Monday 22nd May, 2017 the committee members, Adunola (eldest daughter of late Moji Olaiya) and two elder brothers of late Moji Olaiya met with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and he expressed his sympathy directly and gave adequate support that will cover the entire air-freight.
“On behalf of the family, colleagues and friends, we say a big thank you to the national leader for his fatherly and timely intervention.
“Further support or assistance from other sources, if received, will be adequately acknowledged.
“For now, we are grateful to Asiwaju and his family.”
