According to a news report from Royal News, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has expressed his condolences to former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki CON, on the death of his mother, Madam Florence Saraki.

Alhaji Sulu-Gambari described the late Madam Saraki as a wonderful mother, a great philanthropist, and the virtuous wife of Dr. Olusola Saraki, the late Waziri of Ilorin. He highlighted her contributions to humanity, which will be forever remembered.

This condolence message was issued by the Emir's spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, on Wednesday. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari extended his heartfelt sympathies to Dr. Bukola Saraki, a two-term governor of Kwara State and former Senate President of Nigeria, as well as his siblings, over the loss of their beloved matriarch.

He also extends his condolences to both immediate and extended family members of the deceased stressing that, “Late Madam Florence Morenike Saraki lived a fulfilled life with numerous accomplishments.”

The monarch therefore prayed that Almighty God repose her soul and grant the families the fortitude to bear the great loss.