Florence Saraki To Be Laid To Rest In Lagos July 19
Wife of elder statesman and former Senate Leader, Late Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki Oloye, Chief Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, will be laid to rest in Lagos on July 19, 2024.
Announcing funeral plans for Mama Saraki, the family noted that this will feature a series of events between July 18 and July 19, 2024, in Lagos.
‘There will be a Service of Songs for Mama on July 18th, 2024, at Eko Convention Center, Eko Hotel and Suites, VI, Lagos at 4:00pm.
The funeral service, holds on July 19, 2024, at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos Island while the funeral reception will hold on the same day (July 19, 2024) at Harbour Point, Wilmot Road, Victoria Island at 2pm’ the family said.
The Saraki matriarch and mother of former Senate President , Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, died on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the age of 89.
‘Since her peaceful passing, the residences of the Sarakis have somewhat become a Makkah as sympathizers continue to pay condolence visits to the Sarakis in Lagos and Abuja.
They include political figures from across party lines, business associates, local and foreign envoys, as well as traditional and religious leaders (Muslim and Christian bodies).
Others are eminent personalities from all regions of the federation, representatives from the governments at various levels, captains of industries, groups of people with disabilities, family and friends, among others.
Saraki who departed Lagos for Abuja earlier this week, had continued to receive prominent individuals and political leaders who have thronged his Abuja residence.
Those who visited the Waziri Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate last week include serving and former governors, ministers, and National Assembly members.
Recall that on Tuesday, July 02, 2024, Senate President Godswill Akpabio led a Senate delegation that paid a condolence visit to the former Senate President, at his Abuja residence.
Members of the delegation include the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, and the Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele.
Others are the Senator representing Kwara Central, Saliu Mustapha; the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the Senator representing Bayelsa Central, Benson Konbowei.
Barely 24 hours after, Saraki also received a delegation from the House of Representatives led by Speaker, Rt Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, at his residence in Abuja.
Also, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, July 05, 2024, visited the former President of the Senate to commiserate with him’ Saraki’s media aide, Mr Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir submitted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Sunday-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
