DAVID MARK CALLS FOR PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE, FAIRNESS AND JUSTICE

Former Senate President, Senator David  mark has called for fairness and  justice among all ethnic groups in Nigeria as a panacea for peace in the country. He stated this in a church thanksgiving service to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the death of his father Chief Mark Aikwuta Ahubi-Mark at St Augustine's Catholic Church, Otukpo Benue state yesterday. The statement from his Chief Media Assistant Paul Mumeh reads:


Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has  once again canvassed for good neighborliness , fairness and justice  as needed ingredients  for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.


Irrespective  of ethnic or religious differences , he stated that " we must learn to live together as a people with common destiny and purpose".


Senator Mark believes that there is hope for a better future if " We cultivate and imbibe the virtues of love, honesty and being our brothers' keeper at all times".


Senator Mark spoke at  a thanksgiving Church service  to commemorate  the 20th anniversary of the demise of his father,  Chief Mark Aikwuta Ahubi-Mark at St. Augustine's Catholic Church ,  Otukpo ,  Benue State today .


The immediate past President of the Senate's father died in 1998 when he was in exile during the reign of late Head of state, General Sani Abacha . He was unable to attend his father's funeral.


Senator Mark urged Nigerians to crave for peace and justice  as sine qua- non for harmonious relationship among citizens.


In memory of his late father, he announced that the family will institute  a scholarship foundation to train Catholic Priests and Reverend Sisters  to help propagate the Gospel in order make the society a better place for all.


A couple of weeks ago ,  Senator Mark  and his family donated a magnificent building to the St. Augustine Catholic Church ,  Otukpo .  Cardinal John Onaiyekan Archbishop of Catholic Diocese of Abuja and his Otukpo counterpart, Bishop Micheal Apochi performed the dedication of the church .


Earlier in his homily, Reverend father Philimon Agbo urged leaders at all levels to make the people the centre of their policies and programmes .


He charged them to leave a legacy of good service to humanity .


Signed :

Paul Mumeh

Media Assistant to Senator David Mark .