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Ex-Senate President Lawan Condoles Saraki Over Mother’s Death
By Iyojo Ameh
President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, condoles his predecessor, Senator Bukola Saraki, over the recent death of his mother, Madam Florence Morenike Saraki.
Senator Lawan, in a condolence message, lauds Sen. Saraki’s mother for her legacies of love, selflessness and public service.
The former Senate President, in a statement issued on Friday, wrote: “I received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Madam Florence Morenike Saraki, the mother of former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki.
“On behalf of Yobe North Senatorial District, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Sen. Saraki, his family, and the people of Kwara State over her demise.
“Mama Morenike Saraki was a woman of substance and a pillar of strength for her family.
“As a mother, she raised a distinguished son who served our nation patriotically as Senate President. Her legacy of love, selflessness and public service will continue to live through him.
“We pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) grants Sen. Saraki and his family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. May Her soul rest in eternal peace.”