Senate President David Mark yesterday expressed joy at the elevation of the Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja, Dr. John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan to the rank of a cardinal by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.
In a congratulatory message to Onaiyekan yesterday, he urged him to continue his crusade for peace? to reign in Nigeria.
“This elevation should spur him for greater services to God and humanity,” he said.
Senator Mark, who is also a? Catholic,? described Onaiyekan as a dependable,? diligent and unshakable soldier of Christ who stood to be counted when it mattered.
“I am pleased that your hardwork, dedication and steadfastness is being? recognized and rewarded. I have implicit confidence that you will, as always, do Nigeria? proud at the Vatican.
“As a personal friend, my joy knew no bound on hearing your elevation. This is a blessing and a great honour to Nigeria.I can only wish that you continue the good work that characterised your tenure as the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja diocese,” he said.
Senator Mark prayed God to grant the new cardinal good health, wisdom and courage to continue the good work in the Lord’s vineyard.