The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri has expressed sadness over the passing of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark.
Gov. Diri in a statement issued on Tuesday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah said he received the news of the passing of the Ijaw ethnic nationality’s foremost personage and leader, Chief Clark, with sadness and equanimity.
The statement said Ijaw nation has lost its father-figure and irrepressible voice, adding that Chief Clark was an icon, a treasure of inestimable value and a nationalist par excellence.
“He was a distinguished patriot, who dedicated his whole life to the service of Nigeria. Until the very end, he was unrelenting.
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“As the Ijaw nation reflects on the passage of this exceptional sage, we take solace in his matchless contributions to national development.
“On behalf of the Ijaw nation, the government and people of Bayelsa State, I express heartfelt condolences to the Clark family of Kiagbodo in Burutu Local Government Area and the Delta State Government,” the statement said.
Gov. Diri, who prayed the Lord to grant the family and the Ijaw nation the grace to bear the great loss, further directed that all flags in the state be flown at half-mast for three days, while all government’s fifth anniversary activities remain suspended for the same period.
