IYALODE YORUBALAND, ALABA LAWSON MOURNS AJANAKU

‘It is with great shock and sadness that I learnt of the passing away of the Otun Iyalode of Egbaland, Chief (Mrs) Titilayo Ajanaku.  A political colossus who despite being a female dominated both the social and political landscapes in Nigeria striding both worlds with ease, dexterity, finesse and poise’

Penpushing further reports that, the letter added that, Lawson who recalled that the deceased was the first woman to be elected as a Local Government Chairperson in Nigeria, was able to leave an indelible mark in a man’s world, stressing that her legacies have continue to be a source of enlightenment and inspiration to all.

‘’Chief Mrs Titilayo Ajanaku was the first woman to be elected as a local government Chairperson in Nigeria. She will also be remembered as a keen philanthropist. Her exit is indeed a great loss to Ogun State and Nigeria in general’, Lawson emphasized.

‘I pray that the Almighty God Jehovah grant her family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. May Mama’s marvelous legacies which she has bequeathed to our generation continue to be a source of enlightenment and inspiration to us all.

Penpushing also reports that, the women leader in Yorubaland,  added in the letter to the bereaved family, ,’On behalf of all women in Egbaland and Yorubaland both at home and in diaspora, please accept my sincere condolences’