Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condoled with former President of the Senate, David Mark, over the death of his first son, Tunde Jonathan Mark.
Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, said Tunde’s death, which reportedly occurred in a London hospital on Friday, said the younger Mark’s unfortunate death was saddening and painful.
He noted that the deceased was a humble man and accomplished biochemist and immunologist of international acclaim whose passing came rather too early as much was expected from me.
Commiserating with the former President of the Senate, Okowa said “on behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I send my profound condolences to the David Mark’s family on the passing of their son, Tunde Jonathan Mark.
“We remember with fond memories his life and times as an astute scientist of international repute.
“We pray God to grant his soul eternal repose and give fortitude to the entire family to bear the irreparable loss,” Okowa stated.
How David Mark’s Son Died In London Hospital
Meanwhile, Tunde Jonathan Mark, the son of former President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, David Mark, has died in a London hospital.
The the 51-year-old Tunde, was the first son of David Mark, and was married with a daughter.
He was being treated for cancer in London.
Late Tunde Jonathan Mark was a Biochemist and was born on October 13, 1971.
He attended Yaba Military School where he obtained his first school leaving certificate.
He later proceeded to Bradfield College, Berkshire, UK, for his Secondary school.
Tunde obtained a B.Sc degree from Kings College, London.
He also studied Immunology alongside Biochemistry and later Biological Sciences in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
According to a statement issued by Senator David Mark’s media aide, Paul Mumeh, his funeral arrangement would be communicated soon.
