President Muhammadu Buhari and Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu have condoled a former Senate President, David Mark on the passing of his son.
Buhari, in a press statement signed Friday by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina shared in the pain of loss with the former National Assembly Chairman and his family, following the passing of his eldest son, Tunde Mark.
The President commiserated with friends, relations and associates of the former Senate President over the loss of the promising gentleman, who has over many years worked with his father, supporting and holding various responsibilities as a public servant.
President Buhari affirmed that the outpouring of testimonies of Tunde’s humility, simplicity, and large-heartedness clearly show his love and service to humanity, urging Sen. Mark and his family to find solace in the good works of the departed soul.
The President prayed that the Almighty God will comfort Sen. Mark and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
In his condolence, Senator Kalu described the demise of the son of former President of the Senate, as shocking and devastating.
While commiserating with the Mark family, Kalu in a statement personally signed by him, stressed that the deceased died in his prime, adding that his good deeds will continue to speak for him.
The former Abia State Governor prayed to God to grant the deceased eternal rest and give the former President of the Senate and his family members, the fortitude to bear the sad loss.
“I convey my heartfelt condolences to the former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark over the demise of his son, Tunde.
“It is shocking and devastating.
“Our prayers and thoughts are with the Mark family at this period of grief”.
Kalu prayed for eternal bliss for the deceased.