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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo, and Aliko Dangote, Africa\u2019s richest person, were present at the funeral of Florence Saraki, mother of Bukola Saraki, a former president of the Senate.<\/p>\n

Saraki\u2019s mother died on June 18 at age 88.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, the likes of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, and Emmanuel Udom, a former governor of Akwa Ibom, were present at the service of songs that was held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos State.<\/p>\n

The occasion was attended by Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun; Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom; James Ibori, a former governor of Delta; and Osita Ngwu, senator representing Enugu West.<\/p>\n

Others present were Rotimi Amaechi, a former minister of transportation; Steve Oronsaye, a former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation; Lai Mohammed, a former minister of information and culture; and Uche Secondus, a former chair of the Peoples Democratic Party.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo, and Aliko Dangote, Africa\u2019s richest person, were present at the funeral of Florence Saraki, mother of Bukola Saraki, a former president of the Senate. Saraki\u2019s mother died on June 18 at age 88. 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