Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola has approved N35 million for the funeral of Prophet Timothy Oluwole Obadare, founder of the World Soul-winning Evangelical Mission (WOSEM.)

In a statement, Commissioner for Finance, Economic Planning and Budget Dr. Wale Bolorunduro said the money was in appreciation of the late preacher’s contributions to the state, Nigeria and the world.

He said the money was for the construction of a mausoleum, the burial ceremony and intervention work of the deceased, who died on March 21.

Prophet Bolorunduro described the late Obadare as a great spiritual icon, who made the state proud.

He said the deceased promoted Osun internationally during his missionary duties as the General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC).

The commissioner said the late Prophet Obadare’s mausoleum would attract tourists to the state.

The preacher’s remain will be buried on Saturday at the WOSEM Theology Centre in Ilesha.