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The late Iyalode of Yorubaland, Alaba Lawson
By ABIODUN LAWAL
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.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mrs Lawson, a renowned educationist and entrepreneur, died on Oct.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 fine-tune 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. (NAN)
