E.K. Clark for burial 13th May, son releases programme of event

The burial ceremony of late Elder Statesman and former Information Commissioner, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark has been announced. 

The eldest son, Penaowei Clark made the announcement in a statement sent to Our Correspondent today. 

The statement as released by Penaowei Clark indicates that the burial ceremony will begin Wednesday May 7 with a lecture in his honour. This particular event will take place at NAF Conference Centre&Suites Abuja and the time is 11am. 

As part of the burial programmes made available by Penaowei Clark, also shown that there will be a valedictory session on Thursday May 8th in honour of Pa. Clark. The venue for the event is the Senate Chamber and the time is 11am. 

According to the statement, "Friday, 9th May, 2025. Event: Day of Tribute
Venue: NAF Conference Centre & Suites, Abuja. Time: 3pm

"Saturday, 10th May, 2025. Event:Wrestling Contest. Venue: Yenagoa

"Event: Service of Songs. Venue: St. James’ Anglican Church, Asokoro, No. 39, Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja
Time: 5pm

"Sunday, 11th May, 2025.  - Boat Regatta
  - Port Harcourt Masquerade
  - Candlelight Memorial:
   Yenagoa
"Kiagbodo
Abuja: No. 43, Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja. Time: 7pm-8pm

"Monday, 12th May, 2025. Event: Commendation Service 
Time: 8am   
Venue: National Christian Centre, Abuja
Event: Valedictory Court Session (to hold simultaneously)
Time: 10am
Venue: High Court of Justice, Warri, Delta State. 10:30am Body departs from Abuja to Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
"1:30-2:30pm Commendation Service at Ijaw House, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
2:30pm Body departs to Warri, Delta State. 6:30-7pm Lying in state at No. 5, Swamp Road, Warri, Delta State.
7:30pm Body departs to Kiagbodo Town, Delta State. Service of Songs and all-night vigil at Kiagbodo Town, Delta State

"Tuesday, 13th May, 2025
10am-10:30am Lying in state at Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo Town, Delta State. 10:30-11am Commendation Service at Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State. 11am Funeral service. 1pm Reception. 5pm Internment All-night vigil

"Sunday, 18th May, 2025
Event: Thanksgiving Service"