Preparation for the final and befitting burial for late elder statesman and Ijaw National Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, is at its peak in his country home – Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.
The community, the planning committee and the local government have put all needed to host dignitaries and mourners from across the country for the final rites of the respected leader.
Burial activities for the erstwhile leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum are already ongoing. In addition, a Boat Regatta, Port Harcourt Masquerade and Candlelight Memorial holds tomorrow , Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Yenagoa, Kiagbodo in Delta and in his Abuja residence.
On Monday, May 12, 2025, a Commendation Service will be held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, at 8 am, while a Valedictory Court Session will hold simultaneously at High Court of Justice, Warri, Delta State by 10 am.
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Clark’s body is expected to depart from Abuja to Yenagoa, Bayelsa State the same day (Monday, May 12,) at 10:30 am, and a Commendation Service will be held at Ijaw House, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, from 1:3pm to 2:30 pm.
The body, thereafter, departs to Warri, Delta State by 2:30 pm where a lying in state is expected to be held at No. 5, Swamp Road, Warri, Delta from 6:30 pm to 7 pm. At 7:30 pm, his body departs to Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, for a Service of Songs and an all-night vigil at Kiagbodo Town, Delta State.
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, lying in state will also be held at Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo Town, Delta State by 10 am to 10:30 am, and by 10:30 to 11:00am, a Commendation Service at Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State. At 11 am, a Funeral service will be held, and a reception will be held by 1 pm, while internment and an all-night will start by 5 pm. On Sunday, May 18, 2025, there will be a Thanksgiving Service.
Inspecting venue for the burial at Kiagbodo, Chairman, Burutu Local Government Council, Hon. Julius Takeme, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work, just as he commended the efforts of the organising team and workers on site.
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Dr. Takeme, who was accompanied by Delta State Commissioner for Housing, and Chairman of the Burial Venue Committee, Hon. Godknows Angele, said the visit to the venue was aimed at assessing the state of readiness of key facilities for the burial.
He added that he visited the venue to ensure that arrangements are in place for a dignified and well-organised ceremony.
The Council Boss lauded the coordination and commitment of those involved in the preparations.
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He assured that all logistics would be completed in good time to honour the legacy of late Clark.
Among the areas inspected were the main burial arena, the church slated for the final funeral rites, and the designated parking space for invited dignitaries.
Workers were observed mounting canopies, setting up chairs, and grading roadways to ease access to the venue.