By Dianabasi Effiong
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has commiserated with former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki CON, and the entire family over the death of their Matriarch, Mrs. Florence Morenike Olushola Saraki.
In a condolence message to the Waziri of Ilorin, signed by the Governor and made public by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, Governor Otu described late Mrs Florence as a caring, hardworking, God fearing and community leader, who brought up her children well and stood with her late husband, Dr Abubakar Olushola Saraki to render community services to the downtrodden in Kwara State and other places across Nigeria.
The Governor, said his thoughts and prayers are with the former Kwara State Governor and other members of the family, urging them to take solace in God who took her at this auspicious time when her wise counsel is needed the most.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Cross River State, I offer my heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and the entire family on the sad death of their mother, Mrs Florence Morenike Olushola Saraki.
“No doubt the passage of the matriarch of the Saraki family is a colossal loss not only to the family but to the people of Kwara and the nation at large. Her community leadership and services will be sorely missed.
“May the soul of Mama Florence continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord, Amen,” the statement concluded.
