17th July, 2024
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole
Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the Senate President in the eight Assembly, Dr Bukola Saraki, and his family in Lagos ahead of the burial of his mother, Mrs Florence Saraki.
Those present to receive the First Lady were the children of the deceased including Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, Mrs Tope Edu and Mr Laolu Saraki alongside members of the extended family.
Oluremi, during the visit said her visit was permitted by her husband, President Bola Tinubu, as a way of extending love to the entire Saraki family.
“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.”
She prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed.
In his response, Sen. Saraki, appreciated Mrs Tinubu for taking time out of her busy schedules to visit him and the family.
He further described the first lady as a compassionate woman.
“You always see the bigger picture all the time. I know you are a passionate woman who is full of compassion. I know you are here with the knowledge of the President. I thank you very much.
Prayers were offered thereafter for the repose of the soul of the departed and also for the President and nation as a whole.
