Sanwo-Olu Reacts As Soyinka Celebrates 89th Birthday

Professor Wole Soyinka always aligns with the populace in the clamour for good governance across Nigeria and globally, says the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in reaction to the famous Nobel laureate’s 89th birthday.

Naija News reports that today July 13, marks the 89th birthday of the renowned playwright and novelist.

In a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday through his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu described Prof. Soyinka as “a quintessential scholar and literary icon who has used his position and experience to contribute positively to literature, academics and governance globally.”

According to him, Soyinka is worth celebrating as one of Nigeria’s advocates of good governance who also is making the nation prideful with exploits across the globe.

The Lagos State governor’s message reads: “On behalf of my family, the government and the people of Lagos State, I congratulate our literary icon and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Oluwole Soyinka, on his 89th birthday anniversary.

“Prof. Soyinka, as a literary icon, excels in all the genres of literature, and his prodigious works have continued to be a reference point in academic circles all over the world. His long years of outstanding accomplishments and consistency in the crusade for the wellbeing of citizens had culminated in his legendary status. He is a great pride to Nigeria, Africa and the entire black race.

“He is a renowned advocate of truth, justice and equity, who always align with the populace in the clamour for good governance across the nation and globally. He has demonstrated this on many occasions by lending his voice on national and global issues in favour of the masses.

“As Prof. Soyinka clocks 89, I wish him good health and more years of meritorious service to our dear country, Nigeria, the African continent and the world.”