Jonathan Owoicho Tunde Mark, deceased son of Former Senate President of Nigeria, David Mark, has been laid to rest in his hometown of Otukpo, Benue state. Tunde died in a London Hospital on October 21, 2022, after battling cancer for over a year. He was 51 years old at the time of his death and is survived by his wife, Natsu, his daughter Audrey, parents, brothers and sisters.
A press statement signed by Paul Mummeh, Special Adviser to the former Senate President David Mark, disclosed that the burial rites began with a Service of Songs held in Abuja on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Tunde’s body was accompanied by family and friends to Otukpo for a wake keep on Thursday and buried on Friday, November 11, 2022. Senator David Mark’s emotional tribute to his late son was read by Tunde’s younger brother, David Mark Jnr and House of Representatives member representing Otukpo/Ohimini, Honourable Onuh Onyeche Blessing.
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Dignitaries who attended the funeral ceremony include: Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, his Deputy, Benson Abuonu, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda, Senators Abba Moro, Suleman Adokwe, Lekan Mustapha, Bishop Michael Apochi, Rev Innocent Jooji, former Governor of Kogi State, Capt Idris Wada, amongst others. Governor Ortom described the late Tunde Mark as a great man and bridge builder
May the soul of Jonathan Owoicho Tunde Mark rest in peace.
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