President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prof. Wole Soyinka on his 91st birthday, calling him an uncommon patriot and global inspiration.
The congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja.
Tinubu hailed the Nobel Laureate for his outstanding contributions to education, democracy, human rights, cultural diplomacy, and nation-building.
Soyinka’s creative brilliance spans plays, poetry, memoirs, essays, and performance art, establishing him as one of the world’s foremost literary figures.
The president said Soyinka continues to inspire Nigerians and generations of writers globally, many of whom have earned global acclaim.
He also acknowledged a personal history of collaboration and friendship with the literary icon.
The president said, “I rejoice with Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on reaching another year and praise his continuing service and contributions to our nation’s development.