Senate President, David Mark, has mourned the death of the Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Character, Senator Dahiru Awaisu Kuta.
Senator Kuta who represented Niger East Senatorial zone died on Wednesday in Lagos on his way for a medical check-up.
Senator Mark lamented that the cold hands of death has robbed the Senate and indeed the nation of a brilliant, vibrant and result – oriented lawmaker who distinguished himself in all ramifications.
Senator Mark said that the late Senator Kuta was a forefront parliamentarian whose views and positions unarguably represented those of the ordinary Nigerian which was why he was called the comrade Senator on the floor of the Senate.
The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, also expressed shock and grief over the death of Senator Dahiru Awaisu Kuta.
Senator Ekweremadu, who described the death as an “incalculable loss to the Senate and the nation”, said late Senator Kuta was a dependable Senator who discharged his responsibilities most creditably and efficiently.