President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on his 91st birthday anniversary.
President Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, described Soyinka as a remarkable patriot, acknowledging his profound contributions to Nigeria’s development.
The President alao said the accomplished statesman was a massive source of inspiration to Nigerians and, most especially, generations of younger writers worldwide who, on their own, have also attained great national and international prominence.
Tinubu praised Soyinka as a massive source of inspiration to Nigerians, particularly younger writers worldwide who have attained great national and international prominence.
He also commended Soyinka’s undying love for Nigeria, demonstrated through his continued service and contributions to the nation’s development.
Tinubu further wished Soyinka good health and many more years in sound mind, expressing gratitude for his long years of service to Nigeria and humanity.
His words: “I rejoice with Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on reaching another year and praise his continuing service and contributions to our nation’s development.
“Professor Soyinka is an uncommon patriot who has continued to demonstrate his undying love for our country.
“Even at the grand old age, he continues to be a source of inspiration to fellow citizens and people around the world. We are grateful for his long years of service to Nigeria and humanity,” he said.
He wished the professor good health and many more years in sound mind.
Soyinka is the first African to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, a feat he achieved in 1986.
He is known for his unique literary style, evident in his plays, poems, memoirs, essays, and other artistic works.
Soyinka is a globally renowned literary icon, celebrated for his unique writing style, which is evident in his plays, poems, memoirs, essays, and other artistic works.
He has been a vocal advocate for democracy and human rights, inspiring generations of Nigerians and people worldwide.
Soyinka’s work has promoted Nigerian culture and values globally, earning him international recognition.
Through his writings and activism, Soyinka has contributed significantly to Nigeria’s development and nation-building efforts.
