Alaba Lawson Scheduled To Be Buried December 8

The family of Iyalode of Yorubaland, Alaba Lawson, has made public the details of her funeral.

According to Gistlover, Lawson passed away on October 8, 2023, at the age of 72.

In accordance with a statement provided to reporters by the deceased’s media assistant, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, following a Sunday meeting, the funeral service will take place on December 8 at St. James African Church, Idi-Ape, Abeokuta, Ogun State, and the service of songs will take place on December 7 at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.

In addition, Kayode-Adedeji revealed that a committee had been formed to polish the schedule of activities for Lawson’s funeral, a well-known entrepreneur and educator who passed away on October 28.

He said the Central Planning Committee of the burial is headed by Sanya Abiola, while other members include, Tayo Akintayo, Sesan Bankole, and Akin Jiboku.

“The family meeting is chaired by music legend, Ebenezer Obe-Fabiyi, added other members of the Central Planning Committee, Akinola Lawson, Babalola Lawson, Oreoluwa Obey-Fabiyi, and Taiwo Jiboku.

“The burial arrangement as concluded by the committee will commence with various activities from December 1 to 6, designated for various groups, associations, and professional bodies to celebrate the deceased.

“Service of songs will be held December 7, at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, the funeral service will be held December 8, at St. James African Church, Idi-Ape, Abeokuta, Ogun State, which will be followed with interment strictly for the family members of the deceased,” the statement read.