PMB pays tribute to Clark

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has paid a tribute to Professor Emeritus of Literature, J. P. Clark

In a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), the President on behalf of the Federal Government extends deepest condolence to the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family on the passing of renowned writer.

President Buhari acknowledged that the deceased is one of Nigeria’s finest poets, dramatist and recipient of the Nigerian National Order of Merit Award for literary excellence, whose repertoire of published works depicts the hardwork of a great man, devoted to a lifetime of writing, knowledge and promotion of the indigenous culture of the Ijaw nation.

Acknowledging that Prof. J.P. Clark’s exit has, indeed, left an indelible mark in the literary world, President Buhari takes solace that his body of literary works, which earned him recognition and respect both at home and abroad, would continue to inspire upcoming Nigerian writers to pursue literary excellence and flourish in their chosen vocation.

Adesina stated that the President’s thoughts and prayers are with the family of the departed patriot, the government and people of Delta State and the literary community in the country.

Buhari also prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul departed according to the report.

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Hon. CARL UMEGBORO is a legal practitioner (Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and human rights activist. As an advocate of conflict resolution through ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution), he has acquired intensive training and has been inducted into The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (United Kingdom) as an Associate. He is a prolific writer and public affairs analyst. Prior to his call to Bar as a lawyer, he has been a veteran journalist and columnist in all national newspapers, and has over 250 published articles in various newspapers to his credit. Barrister Umegboro is also a regular guest-analyst to many TV and radio programme on crucial national issues. He can be reached through: (+234) 08023184542, (+234) 08173184542 OR Email: umegborocarl@gmail.com

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