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Obaseki commiserates with former Senate President, Saraki over mother’s passing

20 Jun 2024

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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commiserated with the former Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki, over the passing of his mother, Chief Florence Morenike Saraki.

In a statement, the governor extended his condolences to the Saraki family, noting that the family’s matriarch lived a fulfilled life.

According to him, “I commiserate with my dear friend, former Senate President and former Governor of Kwara State, Sen. Bukola Saraki, over the passing of his mother, Chief Florence Morenike Saraki.

“She was a compassionate and kind woman, who made remarkable contributions to the development of society. Kind and accommodating, she maintained the Saraki family tradition, keeping strong family virtues and building on a legacy of excellence, service and philanthropy.

“She raised strong-willed children and passed onto them her devotion to community service. Their successes today are testaments of her strict parenting style.

“Mama will be remembered for her dedication, life of service and unwavering commitment to societal development.

“I commiserate with the Saraki family, friends and associates and pray that God will grant all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” he added.

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