DAPO ABIODUN CELEBRATES WOLE SOYINKA @90
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, as a literary icon and a voice for social justice and human rights, whose legacies straddle the entire world.
Abiodun, in a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, to mark Soyinka’s 90th birthday today, described the first African Nobel Laureate winner in Literature as “An icon, a literary giant, and a global ambassador of Nigeria.”
He added, “Congratulations to Professor Soyinka on reaching the incredible milestone of 90 years! Throughout his lifetime, he has not only become a literary icon but also a voice for social justice and human rights.
“His contributions to literature, theatre, and activism have left an indelible mark on the sand of history. Here’s to celebrate his remarkable achievements and wish him many more years of inspiration and impact,” the governor said.
The governor noted that Soyinka has made immense contributions to the development of literature, culture, and democracy in Nigeria and across the world through his gifted art of writing and activism.
Abiodun commended the legendary playwright, poet, and essayist for his unwavering commitment to the fight for social justice, human rights, and good governance over the past six decades.
He said Soyinka’s legacy as a fearless, principled, and cerebral public intellectual will continue to inspire generations of both born and yet unborn Nigerians and Africans.
Abiodun wished the revered scholar many more years of good health, wisdom, and fulfilment ahead as he celebrates his landmark 90th birthday.
More Stories
ONDO GUBER POLL: INEC BEGIND DISTRIBUTION OF SENSITIVE MATERIALS
Ahead of Saturday's governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started distributing sensitive materials to Ondo State's local...
BREAKING: FG PROPOSES N47.9TRN AS 2025 BUDGET
The federal government has proposed N47.9 trillion as the total expenditure in the 2025 budget. The minister of finance and...
UPDATE: UEFA APPOINTS ETHICS, DISCIPLINARY INSPECTOR TO INVESTIGATE PREMIER LEAGUE REFEREE COOTE
Following the release of a video purporting to show Premier League referee David Coote sniffing white powder during Euro 2024,...
HEALTH: OYO GOVT CONFIRMS FOUR DEATHS LINKED TO SUSPECTED LASSA FEVER OUTBREAK
Due to a possible Lassa fever outbreak, the Oyo State Ministry of Health has shuttered two hospitals in the Saki...
CASE OF FALANA, FALZ AGAINST VDM FAILS TO PROCEED AS COURT ADJOURNS TILL JAN 23RD
By Aishat Momoh. O. and Sefiu Ajape An Ikeja High Court has adjourned the hearing of a defamation suit filed...
JUST IN: REMAINS OF LATE COAS LAGBAJA ARRIVE ABUJA FOR FUNERAL
Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the late Chief of Army Staff, will be buried on Friday in Abuja once his body...