A former Federal Commissioner for Information, Edwin Clark, is dead, his family has announced on Tuesday.
Mr Clark, a prominent leader of Ijaw ethnic nationality, died on Monday, according to a statement by C. C. Clark, a professor on behalf of the family.
He said the Ijaw leader was 97 years old.
Edwin Clark’s legacy
A towering figure in Nigerian politics, Clark served as Federal Commissioner for Information during General Yakubu Gowon’s administration and played a pivotal role in advocating for the rights of the Niger Delta region.
As the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), he was a relentless champion for resource control, regional development, and the interests of the South-South geopolitical zone.
A passionate advocate for justice and equity, Clark was instrumental in shaping discourse around Nigeria’s federal structure and was deeply respected across political divides.
His commitment to the upliftment of the Ijaw people and the Niger Delta earned him reverence as a father figure and political icon.
His legacy as a fearless nationalist, elder statesman, and unwavering voice for the marginalised will endure in Nigerian history
