John Pepper Clark, a renowned poet and Emeritus Professor of Literature has died.
His death was announced in a statement signed by Prof. C. C. Clark for the family and Ilaye Clark, for the children.
According to the statement: “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 sibling, around him.
“The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details will be announced later by the family”.
