President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has heartily congratulated Nigeria’s most famous living literary giant and Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka as he clocks the landmark age of 80 years today.
“President Jonathan felicitates with the globally-renowned academic, dramatist, poet and literary icon as he celebrates the attainment of another significant milestone in a long, very fulfilled and achievement-laden life”, a statement by Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity said.
The president said as Soyinka enters the elite club of what he called ‘the world’s highly revered octogenarians and very special people’, who have made very significant and indelible contributions to their countries and humanity, he joins the Nobel Laureate, his family, friends, associates, readers and fans across the world in giving thanks to God Almighty for his glorious life of service to the arts, his nation and mankind at large.
The statement continues: “On the happy occasion of the Nobel laureate’s 80th birthday, President Jonathan applauds his life-long dedication and indefatigable commitment to using his acclaimed genius and talents, not only in the service of the arts, but also for the promotion of democracy, good governance and respect for human rights in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.
“The President assures Prof. Soyinka that he will always be celebrated and honoured by his proud countrymen, women and children for his famed literary works and for his exemplary career which has inspired others to take up a life of selfless service to humanity.
“He wishes Prof. Soyinka very happy 80th birthday celebrations and prays that God Almighty will grant him many more years of good health and strength to continue with his devotion to making the world a better place for his people and all who live in it”.
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