The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chiedu Ebie, has described the late Chief Edwin Clark, a prominent Niger Delta leader and elder statesman, as a compassionate advocate of democracy, social justice, and national restructuring. He dedicated his life to these causes over several decades.
In a statement issued by his media aide, Jerome Utomi, Ebie expressed his sorrow over the passing of Chief Clark.
He praised Clark as a steadfast advocate for democracy, social justice, and national restructuring, whose lifelong efforts have left an indelible mark on Nigeria.
Ebie extended his condolences to Clark’s family, acknowledging that although he lived a fulfilled and glorious life, his passing represents a tremendous loss for the Ijaw nation, the Niger Delta, and Nigeria as a whole.
He noted that Clark was a patriot who played a pivotal role in nation-building.