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Sanwo-Olu unveils special portrait of Soyinka (Photos)
Sanwo-Olu unveiling Soyinka’s portrait
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By Kazeem Ugbodaga
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday unveiled a special portrait of Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka to celebrate his 90th birthday.
Soyinka, who was at the dinner held in his honour by the governor was treated to an evening of joy and memories.
Sanwo-Olu shared photos of the event on his Twitter handle late Tuesday.
The governor with Soyinka at the event
He wrote: “This evening, we had the honour of celebrating the 90th birthday of our esteemed Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.
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“It was a night of joy, memories, and inspiration as we celebrated his many contributions to literature and touched on how his humanity continue to inspire us all.
Soyinka with the governor and others at the event
“The highlight of the evening was unveiling a special portrait of Prof, a true reflection of his enduring legacy.
“His Nobel Prize win many years ago opened the door for many to dream and believe that greatness is achievable. His works transcend time, touching hearts and minds across the globe. We celebrate not just his 90 years of life but the countless lives he has inspired and continues to inspire.
Sanwo-Olu with Soyinka and others at thee event
“Thank you, Professor Wole Soyinka, for showing us that through resilience, creativity, and dedication, we can achieve greatness.”
