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The delegation was led by Ahmed Tijjani Ibrahim, the Vice Chairman of the Kaduna State Basketball Association.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking for the group, Ibrahim offered prayers for the family and asked God to grant them the strength to handle the loss. He said the visitors came as a united basketball family to support Mark and his relatives through the grief, adding that they hoped divine help would carry them through the difficult moment.<\/p>\n<p>Mark responded by thanking the basketball community for the compassion and solidarity shown to him. He suggested that it is during moments of sorrow that people truly understand how much they are valued, and he expressed sincere appreciation for the visit and the support.<\/p>\n<h2>Tribute to Veronica Mark<\/h2>\n<p>Paying tribute to his mother, Mark described their bond as especially close. He said he spoke with her at least once every day and that her passing came peacefully shortly after his birthday anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>During the condolence visit, dignitaries and stakeholders from across the basketball fraternity were present, offering prayers and support to the Mark family throughout the gathering.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Basketball figures in Nigeria paid their respects to promoter Igoche Mark over the passing of his mother, Veronica Mark, visiting him over the weekend to offer condolences and prayers. Key takeaways Igoche Mark received a delegation from Nigeria\u2019s basketball community following the death of his mother, Veronica Mark. 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