ABUJA/Nigeria: Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extolled the life and legacy of the late Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing him as a patriotic leader and the enduring conscience of the Nigerian nation.
The governor’s tribute was delivered at a memorial lecture and tribute session held in honour of the late elder statesman at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja. Represented by the Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr. Isaac Wilkie, Governor Oborevwori said Chief Clark’s principled stance on justice, fairness, and national unity earned him reverence across the country.
“Pa Clark was a towering figure revered across Nigeria for his steadfast commitment to justice, fairness, and national unity,” Oborevwori stated. “Chief Edwin Clark was bold and courageous, always standing for what was right and just.”
He described Clark as a national icon of integrity and courage, whose voice served as a moral compass in periods of national uncertainty. “His life remains an enduring example to all Nigerians, especially the younger generation. He lived for service, not self, and his legacy of uprightness, patriotism, and sacrifice will never be forgotten,” the governor said.
Governor Oborevwori further noted that Chief Clark’s advocacy for equity and his relentless contributions to national development elevated him to one of the most respected voices in the country. “He rendered selfless service to the people and will be sorely missed, not just in Delta State, but across Nigeria,” he added.
