The Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has congratulated the 1987 Nobel prize winner for Literature, Wole Soyinka, on the occasion of his 81st birthday.
The congratulatory message was contained in a statement on Sunday signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Taiwo Adeoluwa, describing Mr. Soyinka as “a quintessential scholar who bestrides the literary world like a Colossus.”
“Soyinka excels in all the genres of literature and his prodigious works have continued to be a reference point in academic circles all over the world,” the statement said.
Mr. Amosun said the first winner of the prestigious Awo prize for Leadership “has continued to be a source of inspiration to youths across the globe on top-notch scholarship, values of industry and public spiritedness.”
The governor wished him robust health and many more years of meritorious service to the nation
The congratulatory message was contained in a statement on Sunday signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Taiwo Adeoluwa, describing Mr. Soyinka as “a quintessential scholar who bestrides the literary world like a Colossus.”
“Soyinka excels in all the genres of literature and his prodigious works have continued to be a reference point in academic circles all over the world,” the statement said.
Mr. Amosun said the first winner of the prestigious Awo prize for Leadership “has continued to be a source of inspiration to youths across the globe on top-notch scholarship, values of industry and public spiritedness.”
The governor wished him robust health and many more years of meritorious service to the nation
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