Eminent Nigerians including former president of the senate, senator David Mark today paid glowing tribute to former Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Chief David Attah to former head of state, Gen. Sani Abacha as his remains were committed to mother earth in his country home, Igumale Ado, Benue state.
Igumale, home of Attah stood still for the greater part of the day as Nigerians from various parts of the country bid farewell to the man they described as a good man.
In his oration at the requiem church service for the deceased Senator Mark described late Attah as a good ambassador of Benue state and a worthy son of Nigeria.
Speaking through the former Minister of interior, comrade Abba Moro, Senator Mark stated that late Attah will be remembered for his good works, selfless services and philanthropic gestures to the less privileged in the society.
According to Mark "Attah was a fine professional and a distinguished gentleman who believed in fairness, justice and rule of law.
"He was a reliable and dependable brother who stood to be counted when it mattered . Nobody can fault his integrity, steadfastness and loyalty to his fatherland. He worked for the peace, unity and progress of our country , Nigeria".
No matter the circumstance, Senator Mark recalled that Attah always spoked the truth and called a spade its rightful name no matter whose Ox was gored".
In his tribute, Deputy governor of Benue state, Chief Benson Abounu who stood in for the state Governor , Chief Samuel Ortom described Attah as a fine gentleman and patriot who will be missed by the people of the state.
Abounu recalled the contributions of Attah to development of the state saying that the deceased always craved for fairness and equity for all.
Agriculture Minister, Chief Innocent Audu Ogbe lamented that the exit of Attah has created a vacuum which will be difficult to fill, saying, "we have lost a man of the people and a defender of the oppressed".
Also speaking, the 2015 gubernatorial candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue state , Dr. Tarhemen Tarzor described late Attah as a faithful and consistent leader who contributed to the peace and unity of Benue state.
Wife of the former Vice President Mrs. Titi Atiku Abubakar described late Attah as a good family man who believed in justice and fairness to all.
Earlier in his homily, the Bishop of Methodist church Ogenyi Okibe stated that the out pouring of good will and the conglomeration Nigerians at the funeral of Attah is a true testimony that the deceased lived a good life worthy of emulation.
Okibe counseled Nigerians especially leaders at all levels to leave a worthy legacy of selfless service to the nation and her citizens.
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