Tinubu Hails Wole Soyinka at 90, Calls Him a Patriot and Global Inspiration
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on the occasion of his 90th birthday, describing him as a distinguished patriot and a towering figure in global literature and activism.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Soyinka’s enduring contributions to education, democracy, human rights, cultural diplomacy, and nation-building.
Tinubu commended the literary icon’s legacy as a beacon of inspiration to Nigerians and younger generations of writers across the world, many of whom have followed in his footsteps to achieve both national and international acclaim.
The President concluded by wishing Professor Soyinka continued good health and many more years of mental vigor and fulfillment.
