The Iyalode of Yorubaland, and founder of Lawson’s Group of School, Chief Alaba Lawson is dead.
Lawson according to family sources died in the early hours of today, Saturday, October 28, 2023. She was aged 72 years.
Chief Alaba Lawson, a business magnate, entrepreneur and educationist, was until her death the Iyalode of Egbaland and Yorubaland, past president of Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ABEOCCIMA) and NACCIMA.
The news of her death was contained in a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of ABEOCCIMA, AbdulRahman Maku.
The statement reads partly, “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 the soul of Iyalode (AMEN).”
