Senator Solomon Adeola, chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Alhaja Falilat Anike Salako, mother of Dr. Isiaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health. Alhaja Salako passed away yesterday at the age of 95 and will be buried later today according to Islamic rites.
Senator Adeola described the loss as a sad blow not only to the minister’s family but also to Ogun West and Ogun State. “I received the news with great sadness,” he said. “Alhaja Salako was a revered community and religious leader who raised her children and wards with strong values and education” ¹.