Former President Muhammadu Buhari has sympathized with the former President of the Senate, Abubakar Saraki over the death of his mother, Chief (Mrs.) Florence Morenike Saraki.
Late Chief Florence Saraki was also the mother of the former minister of state for transportation and later solid minerals development under Buhari’s government, Senator Gbemisola Ruqayyat Saraki.
In a condolence message, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity in his Government, Malam Garba Shehu quoted Buhari as saying: “I’am saddened by the demise of Chief Florence Saraki, a strong pillar of the Saraki dynasty and a mother firmly committed to family values and the welfare of the less privileged.
“The commitment and resilience she had shown as she supported the family following the death of the patriarch, Senator Abubakar Olusola Saraki, and Waziri of Ilorin is praiseworthy.
“She was a hardworking and people-friendly community leader whose kindness and thoughtfulness towards others is an inspiration. “She will sorely be missed by many in Kwara state and at the centre.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the former senate president and my noteworthy minister, for whom their mother meant so much. He May her soul rest in peace.”
