President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the virtues of Nigeria’s former
\nInformation Minister, Chief Edwin Clark on the occasion of his 92nd
\nbirthday anniversary.<\/p>\n
In his tribute to Chief Clark, who served as Information Minister during
\nthe regime of General Yakubu Gowon, President Buhari noted that “even if
\nyou don’t agree with the elder statesman sometimes, you must acknowledge
\nhis patriotism and commitment to peace.”<\/p>\n
According to Buhari, “peace building is one of the greatest
\ncontributions we should expect of our elders, and I am proud that Chief
\nEdwin Clark has played this role remarkably during trying times in our
\ncountry.”<\/p>\n
The President described the nonagenarian as a man of strong convictions
\nwho doesn’t hesitate to speak his mind on national issues, added ”this
\ngentleman expresses his mind without malice, one of the outstanding
\nvirtues of a statesman that he is.”<\/p>\n
“While felicitating with you on this joyous occasion, accept my best
\nwishes and deepest goodwill of my government. You have served your
\ncountry with distinction and untainted record.<\/p>\n
”You should be proud of this legacy. The country would always look up
\nto you to tap from your fountain of wisdom”, the President said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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