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 .
