‘My father lived an exemplary life of service’ – 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, andselfless 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, andselfless 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 Family Senator (Dr) Abubakar Bukola Saraki Senator For Kwara Central Former Governor Kwara State Federal Republic of Nigeria.