In the heart of Ogun State, a trailblazer, Chief Mrs. Alaba Lawson, known as the Iyalode of Yorubaland, has left a permanent mark. As news of her passing spread, dignitaries and women groups, led by the First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, gathered to pay tribute to an icon and an Amazon whose legacy will endure.

Representatives from various women groups joined Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun to commiserate with the Lawson family at their Abeokuta residence. Mrs. Abiodun, recognizing Iyalode Lawson as the first National Female President of NACCIMA, celebrated her achievements, emphasizing her pivotal role in the emancipation of women. The entourage included spouses of Ogun State government functionaries, female special advisers, senior special assistants, and representatives from various women groups.