Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaja Falilat Anike Salako, mother of the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Isiaq Adekunle Salako.
She passed away at the age of 95 on Wednesday and is set to be buried today in accordance with Islamic rites.
In his condolence message, Senator Adeola described the deceased as a respected figure in the community and a devoted mother who played a significant role in shaping the lives of her children and others under her care.
“It is with great sadness that I received the news of the passage of one of my revered constituents, the mother of my close friend and ally, Dr. Salako. She was a noted community and religious leader who raised her children and others with the fear of Allah and a strong commitment to education,” he said.
The senator acknowledged that her passing is not just a loss to her immediate family but also to Ogun West and Ogun State as a whole.
He noted that Alhaja Salako was a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who left behind a legacy of moral values and service to her community.
Senator Adeola prayed for the peaceful repose of her soul in Aljanna Firdaus and for strength for her family to bear the irreplaceable loss.
