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Iyalode Of Yorubaland, Alaba Lawson For Burial December 8

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The late Iyalode of Yorubaland, a renowned educationist and entrepreneur, Iyalode Alaba Lawson, who died on Saturday October 28,.2023 at age of 72 years, will be buried on December 8, 2023 in Abeokuta, her hometown in Ogun State.

The Media Adviser of the deceased, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday, said the burial announcement followed a meeting by the members of the family of the deceased on Sunday, adding that a committee has been set up to finetune the event.
The statement added that the Central Planning Committee is headed by Sanya Abiola, while members include, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji (Head Media), Tayo Akintayo, Sesan Bankole, Akin Jiboku, Ayo Olusanya is to head Ceremonial /Entertainment, Olalekan Jiboku is Head Security, while Tunji Akintayo heads Protocol/Logistics
The family revealed after a meeting chaired by Chief Ebenezer Obe-Fabiyi that other members of the Central  Planning Committee include Akinola Lawson, Babalola Lawson, Oreoluwa Obey-Fabiyi and Taiwo Jiboku.
It was stated that December 1 to 6 have been designated for various groups, associations and professional bodies to celebrate the deceased, while a service of song will hold on December 7 at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.
On December 8, church service will take place at St. James African Church, Idi-Ape, Abeokuta, which will be followed by interment, which is strictly meant for the members of the family of the deceased.
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