The Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, has commiserated with the Bakare family of Igbemo-Ekiti, Ekiti, over the death of their matriarch, Alhaja Taibat Amope Bakare.
Bamidele paid a condolence visit to the family in Igbemo-Ekiti, Ifelodun Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ekiti State, where he was received by the deceased’s eldest son, Alhaji Kola Bakare, Group Chief Executive Officer of Country Petrolite and Gas.
Bamidele described the deceased, who was the Iya-Sunnah General of Ansar-ud-Deen in Ekiti State, as a devout Muslim and a woman of immense goodwill who made significant contributions to the development of her community and the well-being of humanity.
He noted that her positive impact on the lives of people around her would remain indelible, adding that her commitment to service and community development had left a lasting legacy worthy of emulation.
The Senate Leader urged the children and other family members to sustain the deceased’s legacies of generosity, service and community development.
He also prayed to Almighty Allah to grant her eternal rest and give the family the strength and fortitude to bear the loss. Bamidele described the late matriarch as a unifying force whose presence, guidance and influence helped strengthen family ties.
In his response, Alhaji Kola Bakare expressed appreciation to the Senate Leader for the condolence visit, describing the gesture as a source of comfort and encouragement to the family at a difficult time.
He said the visit had further strengthened the family’s resolve to uphold the values of service and contribution to society exemplified by their late mother.
Bakare also commended Bamidele for his support for the family and his contributions to the development of Ekiti Central Senatorial District, Ekiti State and Nigeria at large.
He described the Senate Leader as a pillar of development whose efforts had contributed to the advancement of the district and the well-being of its people.
