… Interment on 17 May at Kiagbodo Town, Delta State.
The family of late Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, Sunday announced a 12 day- funeral programme for the final Interment of the former National Commissioner who passed away on 17th February 2025.
According to the first son, Penaowei Clark, the burial rites will kick off on Wednesday 7th of May in Abuja with a Memorial Lecture & Tributes .
This he said will be followed with a valedictory session at Senate
Chambers, National Assembly on the 8th of May 2025.
Other programmes listed according to the activities of programmes reeled out including a Wrestling competition to be held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, Service of Songs, among others.
Penaowei Clark who briefed Journalists in Abuja explained that the programme has the nod of the state and Federal Government and other sociocultural groups that the late Ijaw leader belong to.
“This programme reflects a collective
effort, in partnership with the Delta State
Government, the Federal Government,
PANDEF, and community leaders, to h o n ou r and celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark,” he said.
He stressed that the elderstateman lived the better part of his life serving Nigeria.
He added, “His contributions-as a visionary leader, founding father of PANDEF, a founding father of the Southern and Middle Belt Forum, and a relentless advocate for justice, equity, and the unity of Nigeria-have left an indelible mark on our nation’s history.
“As his son, I can personally attest that Pa Edwin Clark was not only a national figure but a loving father and patriarch whose values continue to guide our family.”
On the programme of activities, the younger Clark said, “Today, we are gathered to announce the d a t es and full programme of events for his
funeral, which will run from Wednesday,
7th May 2025, through Sunday, 18th May
2025. Below is the detailed schedule:
Wednesday, 7th May 2025
• Memorial Lecture & Tributes at NAF
Conference Centre & Suites, Abuja,
11:00 AM.
Thursday, 8th May 2025
• Valedictory Session at Senate
Chambers, National Assembly
Complex, Abuja, 11:00 AM.
Saturday, 10th May 2025
• Wrestling Contest in Yenagoa.
• Service of Songs at St. James’
Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja, 5:00
PM.
• Candlelight Memorial at No. 43, Haile
Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja, 7:00-
8:00 PM.
Sunday, 11th May 2025
• Service of Songs at Royal House of
Grace Int’l Church, Port Harcourt, 4:00
PM.
Monday, 12th May 2025
• C o m m e n d a t i o n Service at the National
Christian Centre, Abuja, 8:00 AM.
Simultaneous Valedictory Court Session:
• High Court of Justice, Warri, Delta
State, 10:00 AM.
Following this, the body will depart Abuja
for Yenagoa and Warri, with lying-in-state
and commendation services at key
l o c a t i o n s :
• ljaw House, Yenagoa: 1:30-2:30 PM.
• Warri: Lying-in-state from 6:30-7:00
PM at No. 5, Swamp Road, GRA.
The body will then proceed to Kiagbodo
Town, Delta State.
Tuesday, 13th May 2025
• Lying-in-State: Edwin Clark University,
Kiagbodo, 10:00-10:30 AM.
• Commendation Service: 10:30-11:00
AM.
• Funeral Service: St. Peter’s Anglican
Church, Kiagbodo, 11:00 AM.
• Reception & Interment: 1:00 PM
onward.
• All-night Vigil: 5:00 PM.
Saturday, 17th May 2025
• Novelty Football Match: Team Clark
(Izon, Urhobo & Itsekiri) vs Rest of
Nigeria at Mein Grammar School Field,
Kiagbodo, 4:00 PM.
Sunday, 18th May 2025
• Thanksgiving Service.
