I am saddened by the demise of Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji the  mother of former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Mama passed on after a brief illness at the age of 96.

Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, the President General of the market Men and Women would be remembered for her giant stride in the business world. She lived an exemplary life worthy of emulating; a role model to many who contributed immensely to the development and empowerment of market Men and Women.

Iyaloja, as she was fondly called has left an indelible mark in the economic development of Lagos State and Nigeria. She was a mother to many, loved for her kind heart and her business prowess. She will be sorely missed not only by Lagosians but Nigerian's as a whole.

My heartfelt condolences goes to the Mogaji and Tinubu family, especially Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

On behalf of the good people of Kwara Central, I commiserate with the Oba of Lagos HRH Rilwan Akiolu and all the market Men and Women in Lagos. I pray that Almighty Allah will grant the entire family patience and the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.

Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki
Turaki of Ilorin