President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has described former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, as a patriot and a statesman.
Saraki made the remark on the occasion of the 70th birthday of David Alechenu Bonaventure Mark.
Saraki, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, stated that as a two-time Senate President, a retired Brigadier General from the Army, former Minister of Communication; and a one-time military Governor of Niger State, Senator David Mark had distinguished himself as a Nigerian with vast leadership experience.
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“Today, I join all Nigerians in celebrating Senator David Mark at 70.
“Undoubtedly, as our nation’s longest serving Senator and Senate President, Senator Mark has contributed significantly to the growth of the legislature in Nigeria and distinguished himself overtime in the service of our nation — in various capacities and at various levels as a patriot and a statesman.
“As you celebrate this milestone of a birthday today, we too, celebrate you and pray that the Almighty in his infinite wisdom, grace and protection, continues to guide you in all that you do,” Saraki stated.
