The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria's revered Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Describing him as an "uncommon patriot" and a global literary icon, Tinubu praised Soyinka's decades of significant contributions to education, human rights, cultural diplomacy, and nation-building
Key Points:
- Professor Wole Soyinka, the first African to win the Nobel Prize for Literature (1986), marks his 90th birthday on July 13.
- In a statement issued by his Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu lauded Soyinka as a "remarkable patriot" whose contributions are "worthy of note."
- Tinubu recognized Soyinka as a "massive source of inspiration" for Nigerians and younger writers globally, many of whom have achieved their own national and international prominence.
- The President emphasized Soyinka's "undying love for our country," noting his continued service even at his advanced age.
- Soyinka is celebrated for his unique literary style across plays, poems, memoirs, and essays, cementing his status as a world-renowned intellectual and activist.
- President Tinubu wished the Nobel Laureate good health and many more years of sound mind.
