The wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has made a condolence visit to former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his family following the passing of his mother, Florence Morenike Saraki.
“We are one family,” said Tinubu, who visited the former lawmaker and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday ahead of his late mother’s burial ceremony in Lagos.
In her address during the visit to the children of the deceased, the Nigerian First Lady expressed her sorrow and mentioned that her trip, with the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, served as a gesture to show the family their love.
She said: “We are one family. You know that politics aside, the 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.”
The First Lady highlighted that the President of the 8th Senate consistently supported her during his tenure in the Senate.
Mrs Tinubu prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed.
In reply, Saraki mentioned that he wasn’t taken aback by the First Lady’s visit, considering her to be a fervent and affectionate individual.
He said: “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.”
