First Lady Oluremi Tinubu pays condolence visit to Saraki family

By Kunle Sanni

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu paid a condolence visit to the Saraki family on Tuesday ahead of the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, in Lagos. In a statement by Busola Kukoyi, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the First Lady, Tinubu expressed her condolences to the Saraki children and conveyed the visit as a gesture of love and support from both herself and President Bola Tinubu.

“We are one family. You know that politics aside, Mr. President will always look out for you.”

“Mama lived a good life. I know it hurts so much, but we thank God for the good life she lived.”

The First Lady pointed out that the son of the deceased and President of the 8th Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, was always supportive of her during her time in the upper chamber. She prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed.

In his response, Senator Bukola Saraki noted that he was not surprised by the visit of the First Lady, whom he described as a passionate and loving woman.

“You always see the bigger picture at all times. I know you are a passionate woman full of compassion. I know you are here with the knowledge of the President. I thank you very much.”

Prayers were offered in both the Christian and Islamic faiths for the repose of the soul of the departed and also for the President and the nation as a whole. Those present included the children of the late Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, including Former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, Mrs. Tope Edu, and Mr. Laolu Saraki, alongside members of the extended family.