Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Monday, January 18 celebrated the Iyalode of Yoruba land and Foremost Educationist Chief(Mrs) Alaba Lawson at 70, describing her as an epitome of womanhood, trailblazer, a leader and an exceptional role model, who has paved the path for women in Egbaland and Nigeria at large
He showered encomium on her saying, she is a leader and an exceptional role model, who has paved the path for women in Egbaland and Nigeria at large.
Governor Abiodun eulogized the Celebrant who is the proprietress of the Lawson Group of Schools, at her 70th birthday thanksgiving celebration held at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.
Abiodun who was represented by his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, said the history of the Egbas, Yorubaland and the nation has inspired the narratives of few women which include the celebrant, who at critical times in their eras, defied all odds in nation building, describing her as a proud ambassador of the State.
His words"The business world, would be incomplete without your successful entrepreneurial exploits, even the education landscape of Nigeria has been shaped with your interventions as an educationist".
The Governor added that as a committed Christian and an illustrious daughter of Ogun State, his administration would continue to look up to her for mentoring and guidance.
Also the Archbishop of Ogun Province of the African Church of Nigeria, Most Reverend Solomon Ojumu, says thanksgiving is important as it is the only thing God required from us.
The cleric noted that God would appreciate and compensate even more than one's expectations, while urging the former Chairman of Governing Council of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic,(MAPOLY), Abeokuta, to take life simple as she is getting older.
Iyalode Lawson who is the Nigeria's first female president of the National Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture,NACCIMA while thanking those who graced the occasion, appreciated God for His goodness, mercies, faithfulness and benevolence over her life and family.
Dignitaries at the event included the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief of Staff to the State Governor, Alhaji Shuaib Salisu, Commissioners, Senator Lanre Tejuoso, royal fathers and members of different Christian associations.
Edu-Biznews is also proud to be associated with Iyalode Alaba Lawson whose immeasurable contributions to the growth of commerce and industry and education sectors as well as moral and financial support to the media in Nigeria, particularly in Ogun State is second to none.
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