National Chairman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator David Mark, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a former Military Administrator of Plateau State and one-time Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate, Mohammed Mana.
This was contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Paul Mumeh, yesterday.
Mark described the late Mana as “a fine officer and gentleman who served the nation with dignity and honour.”
Reflecting on their long-standing relationship, the ADC chairman said: “In the military, Mana was a soldier who protected the territorial integrity of Nigeria and was in the forefront of promoting the transition to democratic authorities.
“Mana and I served in the Nigerian Army with distinction. We left without blemish. By sheer coincidence, both of us later met in the sixth Senate (between 2007 and 2011).”
He noted that the deceased was a patriotic Nigerian, a team player and a jovial personality who held firmly to the values of justice, equity and fairness without compromising his integrity.
Mark urged Mana’s immediate family, the government and people of Adamawa State to take solace in the fact that he lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation.
“Mana was patriotic and a jolly good fellow. He believed in justice, equity and fairness to all,” Mark added.
Mark prayed that God, in his infinite mercy, would grant the deceased eternal rest.
The late Mana, aged 75, passed away on Friday in Abuja after a brief illness. NAN
