(http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/thumbnail.php?file=senate_662757718.jpg&size=article_medium) Mark President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, on Monday urged the victims of bomb attacks in Abuja, Kaduna, Kano and Taraba States to avoid a recourse to vengeance as enunciated in the teachings of the various religions.
Mark in a statement released by his media aide, Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja said: "I want to urge all the victims of these blasts, including their relations, to pray to God to touch the hearts of the perpetrators of these violent acts.
"They should not think or contemplate vengeance because vengeance belongs to God.
"We must continue to pray for peace and unity of our country and pray for the leadership of the nation.”
He called on Nigerians who have grievances against the Federal Government, "to come together and dialogue instead of throwing bombs around and killing their fellow citizens."
Mark spoke when the Benue State delegation visited him in Abuja.
He added: "Those perpetrating these acts should have a rethink in the corporate interest of the nation."
Describing the visit of Benue leaders as "humbling," Senator Mark said the supports he has received from his home since he assumed the office of the President of the Senate have always inspired him in the conduct of the activities of the National Assembly. "The supports I received from Benue have kept me going as am always conscious of the fact that I am the Ambassador of Benue State," he stated.
The Leader of the Benue delegation and Deputy Governor of the State, Chief Steve Lawani, said the team was in Abuja "to express our open support to you (Senator Mark) for the good work you are doing as the presiding officer of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria."
"The people of Benue State are very, very proud of you. You have been able to stabilize the polity of Nigeria since you became the Senate President through your ingenuity, resilience and superlative handling of the National Assembly," Lawani stated.
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