L-R: Father and Son – Olusola and Bukola Saraki
Former Kwara State Governor Bukola Saraki has released a statement following his father Olusola Saraki‘s death this morning, on behalf of the Saraki family.
In the 120 words note, Saraki describes
his father as a father who ‘lived an exemplary life of service, and
selfless devotion to development of his people and nation’.
Full the full statement below;
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un ; “Truly! To Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return.” [al-Baqarah:156]
With gratitude to Almighty Allah, we
announce the passage to eternity of our beloved father and grandfather,
His Eminence, Oloye (Dr) Abubakar Olusola Saraki, Waziri of Ilorin,
former Senate Leader, Second Republic, Federal Republic of Nigeria who
answered the call to the great beyond early hours of today. (17 May
1933 – 14 Nov 2012)
We take solace in knowing that our
father lived an exemplary life of service, and selfless devotion to
development of his people and nation.
Baba will be sorely missed.
We pray for the repose of his soul that Almighty Allah grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus.
Amin
For the FamilySenator (Dr) Abubakar Bukola Saraki
Senator For Kwara Central
Former Governor Kwara State
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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