Asaalam Alaikum Wa Ramatullah

THE ENTIRE FAMILY OF HIS EMINENCE, LATE DR. ABUBAKAR OLUSOLA SARAKI (WAZIRI OF ILORIN) expresses our profound appreciation and gratitude to Almighty Allah, eminent Nigerians, corporate bodies, various groups and communities for standing by us as we bade farewell to our late husband, father and grandfather; Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki.

Your kind words and actions of empathy and condolence consistently made us feel that you were one of our family and you shared our profound bereavement. Our gratitude to those who travelled to Ilorin from within and outside Nigeria and also those that made phone calls, sent emails and letters of condolences. Our deep appreciation for the tremendous outpouring of support from the Federal, States and National Assembly delegations, former Heads of State, top Government functionaries, legal luminaires, Captains of Industry, Good people of Kwara, Nigerians in the diaspora, friends and International community. Your love for our family is overwhelming and deeply appreciated.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the following people HE.Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR) President Federal Republic of Nigeria, HE. Dame Patience Goodluck Jonathan, HE. Arc. Namadi Sambo (GCON) Vice President Federal Republic of Nigeria, HE.Sen. David Mark (GCON) Senate President, HE. Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwl (GCON) Speaker House of Representatives, HE.Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (GCFR), HE. Alhaji Shehu Shagari, HE. General Muhammad Buhari (GGFR), HE.General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (GCFR), HE. General Abdulsalam Abubakar (GCFR), HE. Atiku Abubakar (GCON), Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Hon. Mulikat Akande, Majority Leader House of Representatives, Principal members of the Senate and House of Representatives, Distinguished Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Honourable members of the House of Representatives, Government and people of Kwara State, HE. Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed, HE.Gov. Nasamu Dakingari, HE. Gov. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, HE.Gov. Sule Lamido, HE.Gov. Idris Wada, HE.Gov. Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, HE. Gov. Adams Oshiomole, HE.Gov. Murtala Nyako, HE.Gov. Gabriel Suswan, HE.Gov. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamako, HE.Gov. Ibikunle Amosun, HE, Gov. Aliyu Babangida, HE.Gov. Ibrahim Shehu Shema, HE.Gov. Godswill Akpabio, HE.Gov. Rotimi Amaechi, HE.Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan, HE.Gov. Seriake Dickson, HE.Gov. Isa Yuguda, H.E Jim Nwobodo, HE.AIhaji Rasheed Ladoja, HE. Dr. Donald Duke, HE, Niyi Adebayo, HE. Alhaji Aliyu Doma, HE. Olagunsoye Oyinlola, HE. Adamu Muazu, HE. Adamu Aliero, HE.Mahmud Shinkafi, HE.Otunba Gbenga Daniel, HE. Chief Yomi Awoniyi, Rt Hon. Speaker, Bayelsa State, Hon. Minister Abba Moro, Hon. Minister Shamsudeen Usman, Hon. Minister Hadizat Mailafia, Hon. Minister Akinwunmi Adesina, Hon. Minister Bolaji Abdullahi, Dr. Mrs. Nimota Nihinlola Akanbi, Justice Mohammed Nasir, Justice Mustapha Akanbi, Justice Alfa Belgore, Chief Judge, Justices and Grand Khadi of Kwara State, National Chairman PDP, Alhaji BamangurTukur (CON), Alhaji Lamido Sanusi Lamido (CBN Governor), Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Dr Haliru Bello, Alh. Ibrahim Mantu, General Aliu Gusau, Alhaji Babagana Kingibe, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Alhaji Lawan Hassan Mohammed, Alhaji Aliu Ibrahim (Matawali Kano), Major General David Jenibewon, HRH Alhaji Sulu Gambari (Emir of Ilorin), HRH Alhaji Ado Bayero (Emir of Kano), HRH Sultan Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar (Sultan of Sokoto), HRH Alh. Shehu Idris (Emir of Zazzau) HRH Emir of Ningi, HRH Alhaji Haliru Dantoro (Emir of Borgu), HRH Oba Oladunni Oyewumi (Soun of Ogbomoso) The Otunba and Erelu Adekunle Ojora, Alh. Adamu Ciroma, Alh. Ahmed Yayale, Alh. Shuaib Lawal, Mr. Kola Abiola, Mr. Nduka Obaigbena, Alhaji K. Rabiu, Chief Okoya Thomas, Alhaji Lawal Kaita, Air Vice Marshall Suleiman, Sokoto State House of Assembly, Taraba State Government, Kwara State Traditional Council, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, Mr. Aig Imoukhuede, Chief Kola Jamodu, Dele Belgore (SAN), Mr. Lai Mohammed, Chief Ben Obi, Dr. Wale Babalakin, Mrs. Joy Emordi, Alh. Kashm Imam, Chief Sunday Adewusi, Hon. Sidi Alii, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, Comptroller General of Prisons, PDP National Working Committee, Comptroller General of Custom, GMD NNPC, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Senator Lawal Shuaib, Alhaji Musliu Smith, Chief Sunday Adewusi, Prince Samuel Adedoyin, Hon. Mohammed Kumaila, Prof lya Abubakar, Mr. Yomi Edu, Yusuf Ali (SAN) and Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), Chief Imam of Ilorin, Chief Raheem Oladimeji, Idiagbon family.

Our heartfelt gratitude also goes to the following organizations, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Northern Union (NU), National Council of Women Society of Nigeria, Nigeria Labour Congress, Lagos Tennis Club, National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), National Executive of NURTW, National Executive of NASFAT, Ansaruldeen Society of Nigeria, Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria, Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), Northern Governors' Forum, Northern Senators' Forum, Youth Council of Nigeria, Christian Association of Nigeria (Kwara State), Ilorin Emirate Descendant Progressive Union (IEPDU), Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria, Imam Forum Abeokuta, Council of Muslim Organizations, Imams, Clerics, representatives of various Churches, youth delegates, South-South community in Kwara State, The Nigeria Tribune, Leadership Newspaper, Thisday Newspaper, The Nation Newspaper, Daily Trust Newspaper, National Mirror Newspaper, The Guardian Newspaper, Nigerian Compass Newspaper, The Nigeria Herald Newspaper, National Pilot Newspaper, Opium Magazine and other associations too numerous to mention.

Our special thanks further goes to Baba Oloye's "VTPs" which he lived and died for; market women, musician associations, Hausa community, Igbo community, Yam seller associations, association of blind beggars, women forums, road marketers, okada riders, goat sellers, Bread makers, hair dressers associations, mechanics, disable forums, cloth sellers, Artisans, butcher association, street cleaners, Oloye charity home members and other Baba's special VIPs too numerous to mention.

The various comments and eulogies further attest to the services Oloye rendered to his country. We were amazed at how such words of yours captured the essence of our relationships which further shows that our dearly departed father is resting in the eternal paradise of Almighty Allah.

We cannot thank you enough but to offer prayers that Almighty Allah will continue to grant you long life, be with you, protect you and shower His blessings upon you and your family, May His mercy be upon you all. Ameen.

For the Saraki Family

Senator (Dr.) Abubakar Bukola Saraki (CON)
Kwara Central Senatorial District
Federal Republic of Nigeria