Saraki React As Buhari Names Train Stations After His Late Father

Nigerian Minister State for Transportation, Sen. Gbemisola Ruqayyah Saraki has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for naming the Ajaokuta Train Station after her late father.

Naija News had earlier reported that  President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the renaming of several train stations after many “prominent Nigerians”.

However, In a reaction to the development via press statement made available to Naija News, The Minister of the honour is a long-waited honour to the late renowned political figure in both Kwara and Kogi and a testament to his life’s work for the advancement of these States.

Here is the full statement below

THANK YOU MR PRESIDENT FOR THE NAMING OF AJAOKUTA STATION AFTER DR. OLUSOLA SARAKI

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.

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.