The late Iyalode of Yorubaland, a renowned educationist and entrepreneur, Iyalode Alaba Lawson, who passed on October 28, 2023 at the age of 72, will be buried on December 8 in Abeokuta, her hometown.

The Media Adviser to the deceased, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, in a statement, said the burial announcement followed a meeting held by the family, on Sunday, adding that a committee was set up to fine-tune the programme of events.

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 as members of the media team.

The family meeting was chaired by Chief Ebenezer Obe-Fabiyi.

The statement added: “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.