Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the death of the Ajiroba of Lagos, Chief Rasheed Alaba Williams, as a great loss to the state and Nigeria.

He said the late Williams, who passed away yesterday morning and was buried in the afternoon according to Islamic rites, lived a good life and served humanity.

Sanwo-Olu, in a condolence message issued yesterday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said the late Ajiroba of Lagos combined work and social life in a way that impacted the state and the nation positively.

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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 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 Williams. I pray for his soul to find peace with his creator. May God grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”