Ijaw Professional Association (IPA) has congratulated elder statesman and foremost Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, on the special occasion of his 97th birthday, describing the First Republic Federal Commissioner for Information as an inimitable figure in Nigeria’s political evolution, whose relentless advocacy for justice, equity, and good governance remained unparalleled.
The group of professionals said this in its goodwill message signed by its Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman, Major General Paul Alaowei Toun (rtd), copy of which was made available to newsmen, noting the contributions of Chief Clark to the socio-political and economic advancement of the Ijaw nation and Nigeria as a whole.
IPA, while hailing what it described as the unwavering dedication, resilience, and indomitable spirit of service to the Ijaw people and Nigeria at large, noted that the elder statesman’s leadership and counsel had been instrumental in shaping policies that promote national unity, development, and prosperity.
According to the group, Clark, throughout his distinguished career, has consistently championed the cause of the Ijaw people, advocating for their rights, development, and inclusion in the national discourse, saying that “his efforts in the struggle for resource control and the betterment of the Niger Delta region has garnered respect and admiration both within and beyond our borders.”
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“As we commemorate this significant milestone, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Chief Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, whose life has been a testament to the unwavering dedication, resilience, and indomitable spirit of service to the Ijaw people and Nigeria at large.
“As a statesman, he has left an indelible mark on the fabric of Nigeria’s history. His leadership and counsel have been instrumental in shaping policies that promote national unity, development, and prosperity.
“Throughout his distinguished career, Chief Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark has consistently championed the cause of the Ijaw people, advocating for their rights, development, and inclusion in the national discourse. His efforts in the struggle for resource control and the betterment of the Niger Delta region have garnered respect and admiration both within and beyond our borders,” IPA stated.
The group, while joining family, friends and well-wishers to celebrate the elder statesman on his birthday, prayed God to grant him more fruitful years in good health.
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE