The late Iyalode of Yorubaland, Mrs Alaba Lawson, will be buried on December 8, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
The burial programme was unveiled through a statement on Sunday by Mr Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, the media aide to the deceased, in Abeokuta.
Kayode-Adedeji who said the announcement followed a meeting by the family held on Sunday, added that a committee had been set up to fine-tune the programme of events.
The burial Central Planning Committee, Kayode- Adedeji announced to be headed by Sanya Abiola.
Other members include Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji (Head Media), Tayo Akintayo, Sesan Bankole and Akin Jiboku.
“The family meeting, chaired by Ebenezer Obe-Fabiyi, added that other members of the Central Planning Committee include Akinola Lawson, Babalola Lawson, Oreoluwa Obey-Fabiyi and Taiwo Jiboku.
“The burial programme as concluded at the meeting stated that Dec. 1 to Dec. 6 has been designated for various groups, associations and professional bodies to celebrate the deceased.
”Service of song will hold on Dec. 7 at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta,”he said.
Kayode-Adedeji said that the final burial would take place at St. James African Church, Idi-Ape, Abeokuta, which will be followed with interment strictly for the family members of the deceased.
The late Iyalode of Yorubaland died at her residence in Abeokuta on October 28.
