The late Iyalode of Yorubaland, a renowned educationist and entrepreneur, Iyalode Alaba Lawson, who passed on Saturday, 28 October, 2023 at the age of 72, will be buried on Friday, 8 December, 2023 in Abeokuta, her hometown of Ogun State.
The Media Adviser of the deceased, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji in a statement made available to newsmen said the burial announcement followed a meeting held by the family, on Sunday, 5 November, 2023, adding that a committee was set up to finetune the programme of events.
The statement noted that the Central Planning Committee is headed by Sanya Abiola, while other members include Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji (Head Media), Tayo Akintayo, Sesan Bankole, Akin Jiboku are members of the media team.
“Ayo Olusanya is to head Ceremonial /Entertainment, as well as Olalekan Jiboku as Head Security, while Tunji Akintayo is in charge of Protocol/Logistics,” he said.
The family meeting, chaired by Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi decided that other members of the Central Planning Committee include Akinola Lawson, Babalola Lawson, Oreoluwa Obey-Fabiyi and Taiwo Jiboku.
The burial programme as concluded at the meeting stated that December 1-6 has 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.
The statement further explained that, “on December 8, 2023, a burial church service will take place at St James African Church, Idi-Ape, Abeokuta, to be followed with interment which is meant strictly for the family of the deceased, who until her death was known to have recorded a number of feats”.
