President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the death of Iyalode Alaba Lawson, MFR.
The president expressed deep sadness over the passing of the deceased whom he described as an enterprising, courageous, astute, and distinguished businesswoman and leader.
Speaking via a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu sent his deepest sympathy and condolences to Lawson’s family and friends.
“Iyalode Lawson epitomised enterprise, brilliance, and ingenuity. Her death is a very painful loss. May the Almighty God grant her eternal rest,” the President said.
Lawson, who died at the age of 72, was the former president of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA).
She was also an astute politician, an entrepreneur of note and an academician.
Lawson was born on January 18, 1951, in Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria.
Her passing was announced via a statement released by the Executive Secretary of Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture AbdulRahman Maku.
The statement reads, “We regret to announce the demise of NACCIMA past President and ABEOCCIMA Matron and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Iyalode Alaba Lawson, MFR, JP (Iyalode of Yorubaland) which occurred in the early hours of today, Saturday 28th of October, 2023. Burial arrangement to be announced later by the family. May God Almighty grant repose to the soul of Iyalode.”
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