Alaba Lawson, Iyalode Of Yorubaland Is Dead

Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief Mrs. Alaba Lawson, is dead.

Lawson who doubled as the Iyalode of Egbaland, was the past president of Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ABEOCCIMA) and NACCIMA.

Executive Secretary of ABEOCCIMA, AbdulRahman Maku, confirmed the death in a statement received by Platforms Africa.

Here, below, is the statement.

“WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE DEMISE OF NACCIMA PAST PRESIDENT & ABEOCCIMA MATRON / CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, IYALODE ALABA LAWSON, MFR, F.IoD, JP (IYALODE OF YORUBALAND) WHICH OCCURRED IN THE EARLY HOURS OF TODAY SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2023. BURIAL ARRANGEMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER BY THE FAMILY.

“MAY GOD ALMIGHTY GRANT REPOSE TO SOUL OF IYALODE (AMEN).”

MAKU, R.O
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
ABEOCCIMA

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