Inside Nigeria
JUST-IN: Ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki loses mum
Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, has lost his mother, Florence Morenike Saraki.
Florence Morenike Saraki, 88, was the widow of Olusola Saraki, a Senator in the Second Nigerian Republic and a political veteran in Kwara before his death in 2012.
The family celebrated her 88th birthday in August 2023.
The former Senate President wrote on X.com;
With profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty God, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch, Chief Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, who peacefully transitioned today, Tuesday, June 18th, 2024.
Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course. We appreciate your love, prayers, and support as we mourn Mama’s passing.