RE: USA Africa Dialogue Series - Obituary: John Pepper Clark

Alas, one of the pillars of Nigerian literature has departed! 

His place in Nigerian literary history is incontestable.

May his family be comforted.

OAA.

Mr. President you took an oath to rule according to the Constitution.

Where are the schools to promote the teaching of the country's lingua francas?

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From: Toyin Falola <toyinfalola@austin.utexas.edu>

Date: 13/10/2020 14:08 (GMT+00:00)

To: dialogue <USAAfricaDialogue@googlegroups.com>

Subject: USA Africa Dialogue Series - Obituary: John Pepper Clark

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A note to me:

 

ANNOUNCEMENT!

The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce that Emeritus Professor of Literature and Renowned Writer, Prof. John Pepper Clark, has finally dropped his pen in the early hours of today, Tuesday, 13 October, 2020.

Prof. J. P. Clark has paddled on to the great beyond in comfort of his wife, children and sibbling, around him.

The family appreciates your prayers at this time.

Other details will be announced later by the family.

Signed:

Prof. C. C. Clark, for the family.

Mr. Ilaye Clark, for the children.

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