In commemoration of 76th Birthday celebration of former President of the Senate , Senator David Mark , some eminent Nigerians have sent messages of felicitation to him.
Notable among those who have rejoiced with Mark on his 76th birthday as contained in a statement signed by his media aide, Paul Mumeh , are former military President, Ibrahim Babangida, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara.
Others are the Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Abba Moro, Senator Tunde Ogbeha, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal etc.
The eminent Nigerians in the separate messages , praised Mark for his good conduct and steadfastness over the years.
Specifically, his former boss, military President, Ibrahim Babangida described Mark as a very diligent and hardworking officer who earned the reputation as a distinguished officer and gentleman.
“Mark epitomises an inimitable example of a thorough-bred army general who has made a name for himself in both the military and democratic administration,” he said.
He noted that Mark has demonstrated what true courage is, in almost unassailable situations in the course of executing tasks and responsibilities.
He added that Mark is a combination of trust, devotion, diligence,resilience, perseverance and determination just as he wishes him good health, peace and wisdom in the years ahead.
On his path, former vice president Atiku Abubakar praised Mark for his indomitable spirit, recalling that Mark as President of the Senate provided quality leadership and brought sanity and stability to the polity.
Mark’s colleague and friend, Senator Tunde Ogbeha described him as a reliable and dependable brother. Ogbeha noted that Mark is a man of many parts who excels in every assignment.
Abba Moro in his own felicitation, appreciated Mark for being a great mentor and urged him not to relent in making his reservoir of knowledge available to the younger generations.
Immediate past governor of Delta state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, prayed that God in his infinite mercy continues to grant Mark Good health, wisdom and courage.
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Board of Trustees (BOT), Senator Wabara described Mark as a unique leader who has the gift of managing human and material resources successfully.
Wabara recalled Mark’s leadership of the Senate nay National Assembly when he invoked the ‘doctrine of necessity’ to solve intractable constitutional crisis that almost bedeviled the nation in 2010.
Former Sokoto state governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal noted that Mark remains a foremost leader who has made positive impact in the leadership of Nigeria, especially in the legislature.
Mark was born on April 8, 1948.
He was military Governor of Niger state, Communications minister, Senator and Senate President of Nigeria at different times.
