Iyalode of Yorubaland, a renowned educationist and entrepreneur, Alaba Lawson, who died on Saturday October 28 at the age of 72 years will be buried on December 8 in Abeokuta, her hometown of Ogun State.
The Media Adviser of the deceased, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji in a statement made available on Sunday said burial announcement followed a meeting by the family held on Sunday, adding that a committee has been set up to finetune the programme of events.
The statement added 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 members of the media, Ayo Olusanya is to head Ceremonial /Entertainment, as well as Olalekan Jiboku as Head Security, while Tunji Akintayo also heads Protocol/Logistics
The family meeting chaired by Chief Ebenezer Obe-Fabiyi added 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 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 added that on December 8, 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 number of feats.
