The Senate has asked the Federal Government to honour the late Chief Edwin Clark by naming a national monument after him.
Clark, a former Federal Commissioner for Information and a well-known South-South leader, died on February 17, 2025, at 97.
During Tuesday’s plenary, lawmakers observed a minute of silence in his memory and shared tributes to his contributions.
They also agreed to send a delegation to his family and attend his burial.
The motion, sponsored by Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and 16 other South-South senators, recalled Clark’s long service to Nigeria.
He was a nationalist, lawyer, administrator, and strong advocate for the Niger Delta.
His political career started in 1953 as a councillor, and he later became a senator and a key figure in the fight for regional development.
As Midwestern Commissioner for Education and Finance, he helped establish the Midwest College of Technology, which became the University of Benin.
He also served as Federal Commissioner for Information in 1975 and played a role in national unity efforts.
Several senators praised his courage and commitment to justice. Senate President Godswill Akpabio noted that Clark remained a strong voice for equity even in his old age.
