Burial of Iyalode of Yorubaland to Take Place December 8

The family of the Late Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief Alaba Lawson, has released her burial programme.

According to the programme, the late educationist and entrepreneur, who died last October 28 at her Abeokuta residence, will take place on December 8.

The family, according to a release issued by the Late Lawson’s media aide, Kayode Dimeji-Adedeji, announced the burial arrangement on Sunday, at a meeting chaired by Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi.

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.

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he family meeting, chaired by Chief Ebenezer Obe-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”.