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Mark insists,Nigeria's unity not negotiable
Newsdiaryonline Fri Sep 23,2011
Irrespective of the security and other challenges confronting
the nation, the President of the Senate Senator David Mark has
restated that the unity or indivisibility of Nigeria is not
negotiable.
Senator Mark told Nigerians not to despair because the benefit
of a united nation far outweighs the reversed order
Speaking when he led members of the 3rd regular course
of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) alumni association
1967 set on a courtesy visit to the Oba of Benin , Erediauwa 11
, in his palace today, senator Mark urged both the government
and the led to brace up to the challenge of nationhood.
He stressed that Nigerians have accepted democracy as a way of
life and " we must do our best
to perfect the process so that we can all reap the
dividend of democracy".
Senator Mark added that " the unity and progress of Nigeria
through a democratic process is the desire of all citizens. We
must therefore provide a suitable environment for democracy to
thrive"
He reiterated the resolve of the 7th National Assembly to
commence immediately the process of amending the 1999
constitution to correct the imbalances assuring that traditional
rulers would be be given a place of pride in the proposed
arrangement.
His colleagues who have served in various military formations he
said have continued to contribute their quota to unity and
development of the nation.
Responding, the Oba of Benin Oba Erediauwa thanked the
delegation for their continued contribution to nation building,
urging them not to relent in their endeavors.
Also yesterday, the president of the Senate at courtesy call on
governor Adams Oshiomole of Edo state implored government at all
levels to make the welfare and security of the citizenry their
watchwords.
He told the governor to uphold the tempo of development in the
state so that the citizenry continues to reap their investment
on democratic government.
In his remark, governor Oshiomole said he has recorded modest
achievements that have earned him the respect from the people,
promising not to rest on his oars in that stead.
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