Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark on the celebration of his 97th birthday.
A statement by Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, quotes the former Vice President as describing the elder statesman as, “a significant pillar from the old order that fortifies our fortress”.
The statement said: “Chief Clark has always been a vocal voice that provides guidance and wise counsel to our national consciousness. On his attainment of a good old age of 97, it is only fitting that we join hands to congratulate him for this milestone and to appreciate him for the forthrightness he has always supported us with”.
Atiku further prays that the Almighty God shall continue to bless the elder statesman with more strength and vitality to keep serving Nigeria and humanity in general.