The journey to eternity for the late economic patriarch Pa Akinola Williams who bade the world goodbye at the age of 104 on September 11, 2023, started with a special Night of Tributes on Thursday 19th October 2023 at Harbour Point, VI Lagos.
Before then, there was a lying in state at his residence.
The funeral proceedings kicked off on Friday 20th October 2023 with a performance by the Muson Choir and Orchestra, directed by Emeka Nwokedi.
The funeral service for Nigeria’s first Chartered Accountant was attended by dignitaries from all walks of life. funeral include Jim Ovia, Chairman of Zenith Bank, Biodun Shobanjo, Chairman of Troyka Holdings Limited, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Aliko Dangote, Pst Mrs Ifeanyi Adefarasin, Prelate Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr. Oliver Alli Abba, the Archbishop of Lagos, Dr Isaac Ayo Olawuyi, Bishop Steven Adegbite, Lagos State CAN Chairman, Very Revd Sola Kuyebi, Presbyter Wesley Cathedral Olowogbowo, Former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun among other.
