…honors Nobel Prize winner at 91
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has referred to Professor Wole Soyinka as a rare patriot and a lasting source of inspiration for generations of Nigerians and people worldwide, as the Nobel Laureate celebrates his 91st birthday.
In a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the renowned literary figure for his steadfast dedication to Nigeria and humanity, highlighting that Soyinka’s life and contributions embody a profound commitment to justice, freedom, and cultural identity.
“Professor Soyinka is a rare patriot who has continually shown his enduring affection for our nation.” “Even at his advanced age, he remains an inspiration to his fellow countrymen and individuals globally,” noted the President. Honoring the Nobel Laureate’s long list of achievements, President Tinubu highlighted the impact of Soyinka’s artistic brilliance and public engagement.
He emphasized the playwright’s significant influence on education, the pro-democracy and human rights movement, cultural diplomacy, and national growth over the recent decades. “Professor Soyinka serves as an immense source of inspiration to Nigerians and, in particular, to younger writers globally. “We appreciate his extensive years of dedication to Nigeria and humanity,” Tinubu stated. Soyinka, who became the first African to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986, is highly respected for his diverse body of work that includes plays, poems, essays, memoirs, and social critique.
…honors Nobel Prize winner at 91
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has referred to Professor Wole Soyinka as a rare patriot and a lasting source of inspiration for generations of Nigerians and people worldwide, as the Nobel Laureate celebrates his 91st birthday.
In a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the renowned literary figure for his steadfast dedication to Nigeria and humanity, highlighting that Soyinka’s life and contributions embody a profound commitment to justice, freedom, and cultural identity.
“Professor Soyinka is a rare patriot who has continually shown his enduring affection for our nation.” “Even at his advanced age, he remains an inspiration to his fellow countrymen and individuals globally,” noted the President. Honoring the Nobel Laureate’s long list of achievements, President Tinubu highlighted the impact of Soyinka’s artistic brilliance and public engagement.
He emphasized the playwright’s significant influence on education, the pro-democracy and human rights movement, cultural diplomacy, and national growth over the recent decades. “Professor Soyinka serves as an immense source of inspiration to Nigerians and, in particular, to younger writers globally. “We appreciate his extensive years of dedication to Nigeria and humanity,” Tinubu stated. Soyinka, who became the first African to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986, is highly respected for his diverse body of work that includes plays, poems, essays, memoirs, and social critique.
