First Lady Remi Tinubu Says ‘We’re One Family’  During Condolence Visit To Saraki Family In Lagos

Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday expressed appreciation to the First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, for paying a condolence visit to the Sarakis, despite her tight schedule noting however that he was not surprised by the visit of the First Lady cognizant that she is a passionate and loving woman. 

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the former Senate President’s media aide, Mr AbdulGaniyu AbdulQadri  noted that Saraki said this while  giving his speech during Mrs Tinubu’s condolence visit to the  family in Lagos on Tuesday.

She   was at the Lagos residence of the Sarakis to offer condolences on the passing of  Mrs. Morenike Florence Saraki.

Extolling the virtues of the First Lady, Dr Bukola Saraki said the family was honoured to receive her at the instance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

‘Let me from the bottom of my heart truly acknowledge and thank you for this honour. When I heard that  you were coming, I was pleasantly surprised because I know of your busy schedule.

As you have made up time to be with us, I cannot express how happy we are, and as you have honoured us, may God Almighty continue to honour you. You have shown me the kind of person you are, but I’m not surprised.

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’ he said. 

Speaking earlier,  Mrs RemiTinubu, said the condolence visit, ahead of the funeral ceremony  was with the permission of President Tinubu. 

Mrs. Tinubu  also underscored the relationship between the two families, saying, ‘We are one family’. 

The First Lady ,who represented Lagos Central in the 8th Senate, pointed out that son of the deceased and President of the 8th Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki had always supported her while at the Upper Chamber.

She reassured  Dr Saraki of the family bond, stating that ‘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.

Those present were the children of late Mrs. Florence Saraki  including former senator Gbemisola Saraki, Mrs Tope Edu, and Laolu Saraki  and  members of the extended family-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you