Elders under the aegis of Akwa Ibom Leaders Vanguard have joined other prominent Nigerian citizens and leaders to congratulate Chief Edwin Clark as he turns 93years old.
The leader of the group, Senator Anietie Okon in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo on Thursday described Chief Clark as an exemplary leader and elder statesman.
Okon prayed God to grant the nonagenarian more strength, wisdom and good health in the years ahead, adding that he has remained an inspiration to the people and leaders of the South South geopolitical zone and Nigeria.
He commended him for the leadership quality and maturity he has so far demonstrated towards the promotion of peaceceful co-existence, and unity of the country.
The statement reads in parts, “On behalf of Akwa Ibom Leaders Vanguard, I Senator Anietie Okon, congratulates you, an elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark as you celebrate your 93years birthday. We are proud of you, our exemplary leader.
“Your determination and good works towards the development of the South South geopolitical zone as well as the promotion of peace, justice and unity of the country is outstanding. They can never go unnoticed.
“Indeed you are blessing to the people of the South South and the Southern Nigeria as a whole. We commend you. You have always remained an inspiration to us.
“And we pray that God in his infinite goodness will continue to keep you, give you good health, and also the strength to continue the good works you are doing”.
