By zainab Adepoju
The Executive Governor of Osun State Senator AdemolaAdeleke has congratulated a global literary icon, Professor WoleSoyinka, on the occasion of his birthday, celebrating him as a pride not just of Nigeria but the whole Africa continent.
Governor Adeleke recognises Prof. Soyinka groundbreaking contributions to the literary field, which earned him the highly coveted Nobel Laureate, attributing the love and interest he developed in literature right from his youth to the academic don’s incredible exploits.
The Governor commends Prof. Soyinka for bringing immense honour and pride to Nigeria through his numerous works in literature, applauding the celebrated writer for inspiring countless individuals and significantly advancing interests in literature.
The Governor also prayed for good health for the celebrant and hoped that Prof. Soyinka’s legacy of knowledge, creativity and selflessness will propel the future generations to attain greatness as Prof. Soyinka is a man that embodies excellence and left an indelible mark on the global stage.