Ogheneruona Tejiri, Warri
Chief Edwin K. Clark is plays pivotal roles to entrench good governance in Nigeria as well as commitment to justice and enhancing the Ijaw identity.
This was disclosed by Deacon Kingsley B. Otuaro, immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State in his in birthday message to Chief Clark at 97, he said that Chief Clark’s life time and legacy as a distinguished elder statesman has made him leave his footprints in the sands of time.
Accordng to Deacon Otuaro, “you are a distinguished elder statesman and a pillar of the Clark-Bekederemo Dynasty long recognized for your relentless pursuit of a better Nigeria. You have played pivotal roles in
enhancing the Ijaw identify, commitment to justice, unity and good governance in Nigeria.”
The immediate Past Deputy Governor of Delta State said, “as doyen of Clark-Bekederemo Dynasty, you quickly built the family to be reckoned with in diverse endeavours. In one rare package, you are a total embodiment of the indomitable Ijaw spirit and strengths of our heroes past, forging better perception for the Ijaw identity in Nigeria.
“Yet, you have trudged on, detribalised; pursuing justice for all regardless of tribe and tongue, in glow of an unquenchable limelight. An incurable optimist, you hoped for a better Nigeria, with sincere labour. You are committed to Nigeria’s unity beyond rhetorics– sending your daughter to School in post-civil war Eastern Nigeria to deepen trust, reconciliation and unity.
” You have decried democratic infractions where they exist with fearless verve! For the nation’s peace and prosperity from its oil-based economy, you made interventions on agitators to replace swords with strategy while stressing good governance. You severally escaped death by the whiskers for your uncompromising leadership in truth.”
Deacon Otuaro prayed for God’s continued blessings on Chief Clark, wishing him good health and extended influence.
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