Alaba Lawson's death: We"ve lost a distinguished educationist – TASUED management

Damilola Ajibola

The management of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), has said that Nigeria has lost a distinguished educationist with the death of Iyalode of Yorubaland, Alaba Lawson.

The Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Oladapo Oke, said the deceased who was until her death a respected member of the school Governing Council , has left indelible mark on the institution and the field of education.

The statement said, “With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) conveys its heartfelt condolences to the Lawson and Jiboku families of Egbaland and the entire Yoruba land on the sudden and profound loss of a distinguished educationist and the Iyalode of Yorubaland, IYALODE ALABA LAWSON, MFR, F.IoD, JP.

“Chief Alaba Lawson, a respected member of our Governing Council, has left an indelible mark on our institution and in the field of education in Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole.

“Iyalode Alaba Lawson’s contributions to TASUED were invaluable. Her passion for education and unwavering commitment to the betterment of our university was evident throughout her time as a member of our Governing Council. Chief Alaba Lawson’s wisdom, guidance, and unwavering support significantly influenced the course of TASUED’s development and growth.

“The Chairman of Council, Professor Rahamon Adisa Bello, FA, Eng, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Oluwole S. Banjo, and other members of the University Council also mourn the departure of the great Amazon, renowned educationist, and erudite member of our Council.

“Mama will be sorely missed by all for her numerous contributions to our university, Ogun State in particular, Yorubaland, and the nation in general.

“We join in prayer and solidarity with the Lawson and Jiboku families during this difficult time. May God Almighty grant eternal rest to the soul of Iyalode Alaba Lawson, and may her legacy continue to inspire and guide us.

“Our condolences to the family as we commiserate with His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, the Visitor to the University, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Aremu Gbadebo, and the entire Yoruba race over this great loss of an illustrious daughter of Yorubaland.”

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