A prominent figure in the Nigerian business and education sectors, Chief Alaba Lawson, has sadly passed away. The former National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the respected Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief Lawson, breathed her last in the early hours of Saturday.

Chief Lawson was widely recognized for her contributions to education as the founder of the esteemed Alaba Lawson Group of Schools, situated in Abeokuta. Her passing was confirmed in an official statement issued by Mr. AbdulRahman Maku, the Executive Secretary of the Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (ABEOCCIMA).

In the statement, released to the media on Saturday morning, Mr. Maku expressed deep sorrow, conveying, “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.”

Chief Alaba Lawson was born on January 18, 1951, and was a multifaceted personality in Nigerian society, making significant marks as a business magnate, entrepreneur, academician, and a dedicated advocate for women’s empowerment and upliftment.

Until her untimely passing, she held the prestigious title of Iyalode of Egbaland and served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ABEOCCIMA, where she made invaluable contributions to the growth and development of commerce and industry in Nigeria.

The passing of Chief Alaba Lawson leaves a notable void in the Nigerian business and education sectors, and her legacy as a champion of women’s rights and a leader in commerce will continue to inspire generations to come. Our thoughts and condolences go out to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Renowned Nigerian Business Leader and Educationist, Chief Alaba Lawson, Passes Away

A prominent figure in the Nigerian business and education sectors, Chief Alaba Lawson, has sadly passed away. The former National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the respected Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief Lawson, breathed her last in the early hours of Saturday.

Chief Lawson was widely recognized for her contributions to education as the founder of the esteemed Alaba Lawson Group of Schools, situated in Abeokuta. Her passing was confirmed in an official statement issued by Mr. AbdulRahman Maku, the Executive Secretary of the Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (ABEOCCIMA).

In the statement, released to the media on Saturday morning, Mr. Maku expressed deep sorrow, conveying, “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.”

Chief Alaba Lawson was born on January 18, 1951, and was a multifaceted personality in Nigerian society, making significant marks as a business magnate, entrepreneur, academician, and a dedicated advocate for women’s empowerment and upliftment.

Until her untimely passing, she held the prestigious title of Iyalode of Egbaland and served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ABEOCCIMA, where she made invaluable contributions to the growth and development of commerce and industry in Nigeria.

The passing of Chief Alaba Lawson leaves a notable void in the Nigerian business and education sectors, and her legacy as a champion of women’s rights and a leader in commerce will continue to inspire generations to come. Our thoughts and condolences go out to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.