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Longest Serving Senator, David Mark Officially Sworn-in for a Record 6th Time (Photos)

Posted by Odinaka on Wed 02nd Mar, 2016 - tori.ng

For a record-breaking sixth time, David Mark of Benue state has today, officially become Nigeria's longest serving senator at the National Assembly.

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, in a handshake with the former Senate President, Senator David Mark
after his swearing-in as a Senator for the 6th record time in the Senate, Abuja today.
 
The Senate in an uncommon solidarity gave the immediate past President of the Senate, Senator David Mark a standing ovation as he was sworn-in for a six record time as a Senator.
 
Senator Mark was sworn in at exactly 11:00 am today in the hallowed chamber by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki after taking the traditional oath of office and allegiance.
 
Shortly after the swearing in, Senators at the plenary session rose in solidarity with Senator Mark as they took turns to hug and exchange banters with him.
 
Senator David Mark, exchanging pleasantry with the Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume after his swearing-in, with them is the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Olusola Adeyeye.
 
Senator Mark had expressed appreciation to his constituents and Nigerians alike for the support and prayers that helped him win the Benue South rerun polls on Feb 20, 2016.
 
Senator Mark is currently the longest serving Senator in Nigeria.


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