President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the death of Iyalode Alaba Lawson, MFR.
Tinubu expressed deep sadness over the passing of Lawson, who he described as an enterprising, courageous, astute, and distinguished businesswoman and leader.
The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, extended 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.