Edwin Clark, an elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, has urged leaders in the country to devote more efforts to the promotion of peace, claiming that a lack of trust is tearing the country apart by the day.

Clark made the remarks on Thursday at an event commemorating his 96th birthday at his private residence in Abuja’s Asokoro District.

The Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Power, Godknows Igali, ex-Edo State Governor, Oserheimen Osunbor, and All Progressives Congress chieftain, Cairo Ojougboh, all attended the event, which saw Clark in his element, renewing his commitment to speak truth to power at all times.

Sponsored

READ ALSO: Tinubu Can Achieve Greatness As President If… — Shagari
Read more at:

Click The Image To Know More About ELEOS SPECIALIST HOSPITAL👇

The Ijaw leader told guests gathered to honour him that he stopped celebrating his birthday anniversaries when schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State were kidnapped in 2014.

On April 14, 2014, over 200 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, were abducted by gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect, from their hostels; a tragedy that sparked international condemnation with calls for the government of President Goodluck Jonathan to swing into action and rescue them alive.
On April 14, 2014, over 200 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, were abducted by gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect, from their hostels; a tragedy that sparked international condemnation with calls for the government of President Goodluck Jonathan to swing into action and rescue them alive.

SPONSORED

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here