Prof. Wole Soyinka, a Nobel Prize winner and distinguished elder, has been hailed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a genuine source of support, inspiration, and encouragement.
The president made this declaration on Thursday, the pro-democracy activist’s 89th birthday, in a statement released by his spokesperson, Dele Alake.
Soyinka was praised by Tinubu for his enormous contributions to the growth of Nigeria, referring to him as a brother and comrade in the fight for the restoration and entrenchment of democracy and good governance in that nation.
“Renowned playwright, poet, and novelist, Professor Wole Soyinka has done a lot for Nigeria. In the literary world, he remains a giant, an Iroko. Importantly, his contributions to the struggle for the restoration and institutionalization of democracy and good governance in Nigeria are indelible.
“Together, along with other activists, we fought for democracy under the aegis of NADECO at great risks to our personal lives.
“Professor Soyinka remains a beacon and a source of inspiration and support to many of us.
“As he attains 89 today, we pray that God Almighty grant him more years and strength so he can be around to witness the new Nigeria we are building in line with our Agenda for a Renewed Hope for the country, where security, prosperity and economic development will reign supreme.”
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