Senate President David Mark last Friday reiterated that the nation’s indivisibility is not negotiable irrespective of the security and other challenges confronting the country. According to reports, Mark believes the benefits of a united nation far outweigh the reversed order.
Mark spoke when he led members of the 3rd Regular Course of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) Alumni Association 1967 set on a courtesy visit to Oba of Benin, Erediauwa 11 , in his palace on Friday.
He stressed the need for government and Nigerians to brace up to the challenge of nationhood.
Mark noted that since Nigerians have accepted democracy as a way of life “we must do our best to perfect the process so that we can all reap the dividends of democracy”.
The Senate President was quoted as saying: “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 and promised that traditional rulers would be given a place of pride in the proposed arrangement.
Mark noted that his colleagues who have served in various military formations have continued to contribute their quota to the unity and development of the country.
Replying, Oba Erediauwa thanked the delegation for their continued contribution to nation building, urging them not to relent in their endeavours.
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