A Legacy Laid to Rest: Chambers of Commerce Mourn a Trailblazer

The air hung heavy with a mix of grief and gratitude as the Chambers of Commerce family gathered to pay their final respects to Iyalode Alaba Lawson, the first female president of the Nigerian Chambers of Commerce. Beneath the somber sky, President Barr Dele Oye stood beside National Youth Coordinator, Engr Segun Bolaji, as they paid their last respect to the Amazon.
Engr Segun Bolaji said, Iyalode Alaba Lawson had been a force of nature. She shattered glass ceilings with unwavering determination, paving the way for countless women in the business world. Her unwavering belief in the power of collaboration and innovation spurred economic growth across the nation, leaving behind a legacy of prosperity and opportunity.
Iyalode Alaba Lawson’s unwavering commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs, citing her as the architect of the NACCIMA Youth Entrepreneurs, an organization that had nurtured countless young minds into thriving business leaders.
Iyalode Alaba Lawson’s legacy wasn’t just one of economic success but of human connection, of bridging generations and fostering a spirit of collaboration. The torch she had carried so brightly was now being passed on, not just to Sarah, but to every young entrepreneur, every business leader, every dreamer who dared to believe in the power of their ideas.
As the final notes of the somber hymn faded, Barr Dele Oye and Engr Segun Bolaji stood side by side, their shoulders squared, their eyes filled with determination. Iyalode Alaba Lawson’s absence would leave a void, but her spirit, her passion, and her unwavering belief in the power of the chambers of commerce would live on. In every handshake, every deal struck, every entrepreneurial dream nurtured, Iyalode Alaba Lawson’s legacy would continue to bloom, a testament to a woman who dared to dream dared to lead, and dared to change the world