DUMO LULU-BRIGGS JOINS PROF. OKABA, OTHERS TO VISIT FORMER PRES. GOODLUCK JONATHAN; BRIEFS HIM ON PA. E.K CLARK'S BURIAL COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

A distinguished delegation of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), led by its President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, paid a courtesy visit to former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, to formally present the burial plans for the late Pa Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark.

The delegation, which included Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, Chairman of the National Burial Committee; Engr. Ebipamowei Wodu, INC National Secretary; and Chief Ebikeme Clark, eldest son of the late Ijaw leader, met with Dr. Jonathan to seek his support and blessing for the funeral arrangements.

Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, while presenting the detailed burial schedule, emphasized that the plans were carefully developed in consultation with the Clark family to ensure a befitting final farewell for the Grand Commander of the Niger Delta Struggle.

Dr. Jonathan warmly received the delegation, expressing his unwavering commitment to honoring Pa Dr. Edwin Clark’s legacy. He assured the delegation of his full support in ensuring that the burial reflects the immense contributions of the late leader to the Ijaw people and the nation at large.

Speaking after the meeting, the INC President, Prof. Okaba, noted that the visit marked a significant step in coordinating efforts to give Pa Clark a funeral befitting his stature.

“As we left Dr. Jonathan’s residence, we were united in our shared purpose—to honor a true legend of the Ijaw nation whose legacy will continue to inspire generations,” Chief Lulu-Briggs remarked.

The burial of Pa Dr. Edwin K. Clark is expected to be a landmark event, bringing together key stakeholders from across Nigeria to pay their final respects to a man regarded as a pillar of the Niger Delta struggle.

Writing on his verified social media handles, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs captured the auspicious visit this:

Yesterday, I had the honor of joining a distinguished delegation, led by Prof. Benjamin Okaba, President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), to pay a courtesy visit to the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. 

The delegation also included myself, as Chairman of the National Burial Committee for the late Pa Dr. Edwin K. Clark, Engr. Ebipamowei Wodu, National Secretary, and Chief Ebikeme Clark, the eldest son of the late Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, the Grand Commander of the Niger Delta Struggle.

Our visit was aimed at formally presenting the agreed burial date and the activities planned by our committee. We sought the support and blessing of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, a respected leader of the Ijaw people, whose endorsement is vital in ensuring that Pa Dr. Clark’s burial is a true reflection of his immense contributions.

Following Prof. Okaba’s introduction and declaration of purpose, I presented the detailed breakdown of the burial plans, which had been meticulously developed by the committee in consultation with the Clark family. 

Dr. Jonathan received our presentation warmly, pledging his unwavering commitment to ensuring that Pa Dr. Clark’s final rites are conducted with the respect and dignity he deserves.

As we left Dr. Goodluck Jonathan’s residence, we were united in our shared purpose: to honor Pa Dr. Edwin K. Clark, whose legacy will continue to inspire not just the Ijaw people, but the entire nation.

This visit marked a key step in ensuring that his memory is preserved in the most fitting and dignified manner.

May God almighty give us the grace to do the needful as we give the king of Ijaws a befitting burial.