The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Prof. Wole Soyinka on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
Mr. Sanwo-Olu in his congratulatory message on X, formerly Twitter on Saturday described the Nobel Laureate as a source of immense pride for Nigeria, continent of Africa and the black community.
“On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, I extend warm felicitations to Nobel Laureate Prof. Oluwole Soyinka on his 90th birthday.
“Prof. Soyinka is a literary giant who has excelled across various genres of literature, with his extensive body of work serving as a touchstone in academic spheres worldwide.
“He is a source of immense pride for Nigeria, Africa, and the entire black community. A staunch champion of truth, justice, and fairness, Prof. Soyinka has been a vocal advocate for democracy and accountable governance in Africa,” he wrote.
The Governor continued: “As Prof. Soyinka enters his tenth decade, I offer my best wishes for his continued good health and many more years of dedicated service to Nigeria, Africa, and the world.
“May we also continue to draw from his profound wisdom and inspirational leadership.”
