Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has buried his mum Florence following a funeral service at the Cathedral Church in Marina, Lagos on Friday.
Mrs Saraki, the Saraki family’s matriarch, died on June 18 at age 89.
The deceased’s brown casket was carried by pallbearers dressed in white and coloured robes.
Politicians, businesspeople, and bank executives among others attended the funeral service. Among the guests were Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote; Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo; Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo; Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom; and Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi.
Also present was former presidential candidate Peter Obi; Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo; Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa; former governor of Delta State, James Ibori; Senator Dino Melaye; former governor of Akwa Ibom Udom Emmanuel; media entrepreneur Nduka Obaigbena; MD/CEO of GTCO Holdings Segun Agbaje; and wife of Lagos State governor Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu.
After the interment, the hosts and guests moved to Eko Hotel and Suites for the reception.
On Thursday, the Saraki family held a service of songs at Eko Hotel and Suites in honour of their matriarch.
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, chairman of Access Holdings Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, and founder of Doyin Group of Companies Samuel Adedoyin were among those who attended the event.
Laolu Saraki closed the occasion with a vote of thanks.
