Saraki, minister of state for
transportation and daughter of Olusola Saraki, says naming the Ajaokuta train
station after her late father is a testament to his life’s work.
Saraki, a senator in the second
republic and father to Bukola Saraki, ex-senate president, was among the
prominent Nigerians whom President Muhammadu Buhari named some train stations
after on Monday.
Expressing gratitude in a
statement, the minister said the people of Kwara and Kogi are tied by history,
adding that her father dedicated his life in service of the states.
Kogi state was formed from parts
of Kwara and Benue states in in 1991.
She said naming the station after
her father is a “recognition of his contributions to the socio- economic and
political development of the Old Kwara State and the federation”.
“On behalf of the family of the
late Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, I express a deep appreciation to the
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Muhammad
Buhari, GCFR, for naming the Ajaokuta Train Station after our beloved father
and renowned statesman, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki,” she said in a statement.
“The people of Kwara and Kogi
have for long been closely tied by history and culture. The late Dr. Abubakar
Olusola Saraki ardently dedicated his life to an unwavering service of the
people of old Kwara state and the federation, bestowing this honour is a recognition
of his contributions to the socio- economic and political development of the
Old Kwara State and the federation.
“Naming the Ajaokuta Train
Station after our late father is a a testament to his life’s work for the
advancement of these States. We have no doubt that the construction of the
Ajaokuta Train Station by the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration will
contribute immensely to the economic development of our beloved country,
Nigeria.
“We commend your leadership and
commitment to resuscitating rail transportation in the country through the
assiduous and enviable effort of the Honourable Minister of Transportation,
Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and reaffirm the support of the family in the
realisation of your laudable efforts.”
Buhari also named train stations
after Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC),
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, among others.
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