The family of the late Edwin Clark has announced that he will be laid to rest on May 13, 2025, in his hometown of Kiagbodo, located in the Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.
Clark, a Senator in Nigeria’s second republic and a prominent leader of the South-South region, passed away on February 17, 2025, in Abuja.
The burial arrangements were disclosed on Saturday by his eldest son, Mr. Penaowei Clark, during a brief ceremony at the late PANDEF leader’s Kiagbodo residence.
According to Penaowei, the burial program will begin on Wednesday, May 7, with a lecture in honor of Pa Clark, which will take place at the NAF Conference Centre & Suites in Abuja at 11:00 AM.
On Thursday, May 8, there will be a Valedictory Session in honor of Pa. Clark at the Senate Chamber, starting at 11:00 AM. The Day of Tribute will follow on Friday, May 9, at the NAF Conference Centre & Suites, Abuja, at 3:00 PM.
Saturday, May 10, will feature a Wrestling Contest in Yenagoa, while a Service of Songs will be held at St. James’ Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja, at 5:00 PM.
On Sunday, May 11, a Boat Regatta and Port Harcourt Masquerade will take place, followed by a Candlelight Memorial in Yenagoa and Kiagbodo. The memorial will be held at No. 43, Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
The following day, Monday, May 12, will begin with a Commendation Service at the National Christian Centre in Abuja at 8:00 AM, followed by a Valedictory Court Session at the High Court of Justice in Warri, Delta State, at 10:00 AM. At 10:30 AM. The body will depart from Abuja to Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where a Commendation Service will be held at Ijaw House from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
The body will then travel to Warri, Delta State, where it will lie in state at No. 5, Swamp Road, Warri, from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
At 7:30 PM, the body will depart for Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, where a Service of Songs and all-night vigil will take place.
On Tuesday, May 13, the final day of the burial rites, the body will lie in state at Edwin Clark University in Kiagbodo from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Commendation Service will follow at the university from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, and the Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 AM. A reception will be held at 1:00 PM, with the interment scheduled for 5:00 PM, followed by an all-night vigil.
A Thanksgiving Service will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
The family expresses their gratitude for the outpouring of support and has invited all well-wishers to join in the memorial and burial rites.
