- NAME: Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, former Federal Commissioner for Information and prominent South-South leader.
- Chief Clark, 97, was born on May 25, 1927, in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.
3.. He died at the age of 97.
4. The elder statesman passed away on Monday night, February 17, 2025, according to a statement signed by Prof. C.C. Clark on behalf of the family.
5. He led an illustrious life marked by dedicated service, at different times, to the nation and his community as a councillor, state and federal cabinet member.
6. Clark, a towering figure in Nigerian politics and a relentless advocate for the rights of the Niger Delta, Clark was a lawyer, administrator, nationalist, and freedom fighter.
7. He was also a passionate advocate for resource control, economic and environmental justice in the Niger Delta.
8. He served as Commissioner for Education in the Mid-Western Region from 1968 to 1971, and later as Commissioner for Finance and Establishment in the defunct Bendel State between 1972 – 1975.
9. Clark was a courageous leader who stood for what he believed in and was never afraid to stand alone in the face of injustice.
10. At the federal level, he was appointed Commissioner for Information in 1975 and subsequently became a Senator from 1979 – 1983.
11. Chief Clark spoke for the Niger Delta. He spoke for the nation. His views and interventions on national issues were distinct and patriotic.
12. Beyond his political career, Clark was a leading voice for regional and national unity.
13. Pa Clark, a lawyer and educationist, believed in a united Nigeria, and until his last breath, he never stopped reaching out to people from different parts of the country to work together to preserve national unity based on justice and equity.
14. He was the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the South-South Peoples Assembly, and the Southern and Middle-Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF).
15. As an astute politician, his political opponents never doubted his words’ weight, confidence, and conviction when he spoke. Indeed, a patriot has transitioned to the great beyond.
16. Clark, advocacy for resource control, fiscal federalism, and the development of the oil-rich Niger Delta region earned him both national recognition and respect across Nigeria’s geopolitical divides.
17. Clark, a lover of bowler hats, and loves adorning the Niger Delta outfits.
18. He’s dark complexion and chubby.
19. Clark was never unapologetic in his pursuit of justice, equity, and true federalism.
20. He was a towering figure in Nigeria’s socio-political landscape, a true patriot whose desire for a better nation manifested in his immeasurable contributions to the nation.
