Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, the late Elder Statesman and former Information Commissioner, will be laid to rest at his Kiagbodo country home on May 13, 2025. His eldest son, Penaowei Clark, revealed the burial program during a press briefing at Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State
The statement indicates that the burial ceremony will begin on Wednesday, May 7, with a lecture in his honor at the NAF Conference Centre & Suites, Abuja, at 11 a.m.
As part of the burial programs, there will be a valedictory session on Thursday, May 8, in honor of Pa. Clark at the Senate Chamber at 11 a.m.
According to the statement:
Friday, May 9, 2025: Event: Day of Tribute.
Venue: NAF Conference Centre & Suites, Abuja.
Time: 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, 2025: Event: Wrestling Contest.
Venue: Yenagoa.
Event: Service of Songs.
Venue: St. James’ Anglican Church, Asokoro, No. 39, Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja.
Time: 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 11, 2025: Boat Regatta.
Port Harcourt Masquerade.
Candlelight Memorial: Yenagoa, Kiagbodo, Abuja: No. 43, Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja.
Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, May 12, 2025:
Event: Commendation Service.
Time: 8 a.m.
Venue: National Christian Centre, Abuja.
Event: Valedictory Court Session (to be held simultaneously).
Time: 10 a.m.
Venue: High Court of Justice, Warri, Delta State.
10:30 a.m.: Body departs from Abuja to Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Commendation Service at Ijaw House, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
2:30 p.m.: Body departs to Warri, Delta State.
6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Lying in state at No. 5, Swamp Road, Warri, Delta State.
7:30 p.m.: Body departs to Kiagbodo Town, Delta State.
Service of Songs and all-night vigil at Kiagbodo Town, Delta State.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025:
10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Lying in state at Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo Town, Delta State.
10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Commendation Service at Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State.
11 a.m.: Funeral service.
1 p.m.: Reception.
5 p.m.: Interment. All-night vigil.
Sunday, May 18, 2025:
Event: Thanksgiving Service.
The statement added.