President Bola Tinubu has mourned the Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief Alaba Lawson, who died on Saturday.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu described Chief Lawson as an enterprising, courageous, astute, and distinguished businesswoman and leader.
“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.
Iyalode Lawson was the former president of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA).