Iyalode of Yorubaland, Alaba Lawson to be buried December 8

The late Iyalode of Yorubaland, Mrs Alaba Lawson, will be buried on December 8, in Abeokuta.

Mr Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, the media aide A of the deceased, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday.

Mrs Lawson, a renowned educationist and entrepreneur, died on October 28 at her residence in Abeokuta.

Kayode-Adedeji noted that the burial announcement followed a meeting by the family held on Sunday, adding that a committee had been set up to finetune the programme of events.

He added that the burial Central Planning Committee is headed by Sanya Abiola.

“While other members include Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji (Head Media), Tayo Akintayo, Sesan Bankole and Akin Jiboku.

“The family meeting, chaired by Ebenezer Obe-Fabiyi, added 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 Dec. 1 to Dec. 6 has been designated for various groups, associations and professional bodies to celebrate the deceased.

“Service of song will hold on Dec. 7 at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta,” he said .

Kayode-Adedeji said that the final burial would take place at St James African Church, Idi-Ape, Abeokuta, which will be followed with interment strictly for the family members of the deceased.