{"id":151230,"date":"2025-02-18T12:15:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T11:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/edwin-clark-ayo-adebanjo-last-set-of-titans-have-gone-david-mark"},"modified":"2025-02-20T17:17:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T16:17:46","slug":"edwin-clark-ayo-adebanjo-last-set-of-titans-have-gone-david-mark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/edwin-clark-ayo-adebanjo-last-set-of-titans-have-gone-david-mark","title":{"rendered":"Edwin Clark, Ayo Adebanjo, last set of titans have gone \u2013 David Mark"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former President of the Senate, David Mark has lamented the demise of two elder statesmen and patriots: former Federal Commissioner for Information, Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark and Pa Ayo Adebanjo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir demise marks the end of an era thus, creating a void in Nigeria\u2019s socio-political landscape,\u201d Mark stated.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Mark described Clark and Adebanjo as the \u201clast of the conscience of the nation, who tirelessly fought for a progressive Nigeria of equal opportunities for all.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoth elder statesmen were united in their quest for an egalitarian society, free from oppression and marginalization.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Senator Mark added that their exit is painful and regrettable, especially at this time when Nigeria needs men of good conscience and valour to address the numerous challenges.<\/p>\n<p>However, Senator Mark noted that Clark and Adebanjo may not have seen the Nigeria of their dreams but they have laid a solid foundation for future growth and development.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Mark urged the President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government, to immortalize Clark and Adebanjo for their selfless services and contributions to Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>He hopes that the ideals of patriotism, equal opportunities, unity, peace, and progress which the departed elder statesmen advocated will inspire Nigeria\u2019s future growth.<\/p>\n<p>The former Senate boss also consoles the immediate families, governments, and people of Ogun and Delta States just as he urged them to find solace in the credible legacies left behind by the two elder statesmen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Former President of the Senate, David Mark has lamented the demise of two elder statesmen and patriots: former Federal Commissioner for Information, Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark and Pa Ayo Adebanjo. \u201cTheir demise marks the end of an era thus, creating a void in Nigeria\u2019s socio-political landscape,\u201d Mark stated. 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