By Celestine Okafor )Editor-in-Chief)
Former President of the Senate, Senator David Bonaventure Mark, has described former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, as a patriotic African leader who is passionate about the peace, unity and development of the continent.
Mark's eulogies were contained in a goodwill message on Sunday, March 6, 2022 by his Media Adviser, Paul Mumeh, to the former President to commemorate his 85th birthday anniversary this weekend.
Senator Mark remarked that Obasanjo is an uncommon leader who believes in the sanctity of a united Nigeria and Africa at large.
The retired military General also stated that: “both as a Military Head-of-State and as civilian President, Obasanjo left no one in doubt of his political will to uphold the sanctity of the country's unity as one indivisible Nigeria.
“His frontline role in the battle that ended the 30 months old Nigeria/ Biafra fratricidal war remains a reference point in the history and evolution of Nigeria", Mark hailed.
The elderstatesman however praised Obasanjo for what he described as his "untiring efforts" in ensuring peace in Nigeria and in Africa, pointing out that "his indomitable spirit is inspiring and reassuring.“
He urged new generation of leaders to emulate the virtues of Obasanjo because “his kind is what we need to make the nation peaceful, united and to uphold our bond of brotherhood.”
Senator Mark enjoined Obasanjo to continue to make his reservoir of knowledge and wealth of experience available to the younger generations to tap from. He prayed that God in His infinite mercies should continue to grant Obasanjo good health, wisdom and courage in the years ahead.
Signed: Paul Mumeh Media Adviser to Senator David Mark.