Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the late Ajiroba of Lagos, Chief Rasheed Alaba Williams, describing the death as a great loss to the State and Nigeria.
The late chief passed on, on Monday and was buried according to Islamic rites.
In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, he said; “The late Alhaji Rasheed Alaba Williams lived a very good life. His demise, though a great loss to our dear State, should be celebrated.”
“He served Lagos meritoriously as a member of the Constituent Assembly, representing the Lagos lsland Local Government. He also contributed his quota to the growth and development of Lagos in different capacities.”
“He was a socialite of note and an active member of prominent social clubs in Lagos State such as Metropolitan Club, Yoruba Tennis Club, and Eko Club, where he was the first President.”
“He served as the fifth Ajiroba of Lagos and also distinguished himself in private practice as an administrator and insurance expert.”
“On behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, I want to express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and associates of the late Chief Rasheed Alabi Williams.”
“I pray for his soul to find peace with his creator. May God grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
