Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted a particular dinner on the State Home on Tuesday to honour Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka on his ninetieth birthday.
The celebratory night featured the revealing of a “particular portrait” of the famend playwright and novelist, Governor Sanwo-Olu shared pictures from the occasion on his X deal with, expressing the importance of the event.
“This night, we had the honour of celebrating the ninetieth birthday of our esteemed Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.
“It was an evening of pleasure, reminiscences, and inspiration as we celebrated his many contributions to literature and touched on how his humanity continues to encourage us all,” Sanwo-Olu wrote.
The spotlight of the dinner was the revealing of a particular portrait of Professor Soyinka, which Sanwo-Olu described as “a real reflection of his enduring legacy.”
In his remarks, Sanwo-Olu expressed deep gratitude to Soyinka, stating, “We rejoice not simply his 90 years of life however the numerous lives he has impressed and continues to encourage. His Nobel Prize win a few years in the past opened the door for a lot of to dream and imagine that greatness is achievable. His works transcend time, touching hearts and minds throughout the globe.”
Sanwo-Olu concluded by thanking Professor Soyinka for his profound influence, saying, “Thanks, Professor Wole Soyinka, for displaying us that by means of resilience, creativity, and dedication, we are able to obtain greatness.”
The Nobel Laureate, who turned 90 on Saturday, July 13, was additionally lauded by President Bola Tinubu, who described him as a “shining mild and nationwide treasure.”
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