President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the virtues of Nigeria’s former
Information Minister, Chief Edwin Clark on the occasion of his 92nd
birthday anniversary.
In his tribute to Chief Clark, who served as Information Minister during
the regime of General Yakubu Gowon, President Buhari noted that “even if
you don’t agree with the elder statesman sometimes, you must acknowledge
his patriotism and commitment to peace.”
According to Buhari, “peace building is one of the greatest
contributions we should expect of our elders, and I am proud that Chief
Edwin Clark has played this role remarkably during trying times in our
country.”
The President described the nonagenarian as a man of strong convictions
who doesn’t hesitate to speak his mind on national issues, added ”this
gentleman expresses his mind without malice, one of the outstanding
virtues of a statesman that he is.”
“While felicitating with you on this joyous occasion, accept my best
wishes and deepest goodwill of my government. You have served your
country with distinction and untainted record.
”You should be proud of this legacy. The country would always look up
to you to tap from your fountain of wisdom”, the President said.