Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka as a great pride to Nigeria, Africa and the entire black race.
Sanwo-Olu said this in a birthday message to Prof Soyinka as he clocked 89.
The statement read in part “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.
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“He is a renowned advocate of truth, justice and equity, who consistently aligns 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.”
