By Ighomuaye Lucky. O
An elder statesman and advocate for the Niger Delta region, Edwin Clark is dead.
He died on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the ripe age of 97 years.
Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, announced his death.
In a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark on behalf of the family and Mr. Penawei Clark for the children, the family expressed their gratitude for prayers and support during the time of mourning.
They said that further details regarding funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
Clark was a renowned elder-states man in the Nigerian politics and public service.
He served as a Federal Commissioner for Information during Nigeria’s military era and was a vocal advocate for resource control and equity in the Niger Delta region.
Known for his unwavering commitment to justice and national unity, he played a pivotal role in shaping socio-political discourse in Nigeria over several decades.
The family has requested privacy as they mourn this monumental loss to their family and the nation at large.
