By Francesca Hangeior.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named the Arterial Road N20 from Northern Parkway to Outer Northern Expressway, ONEX as Professor Wole Soyinka Highway.
President Tinubu said, Professor Soyinka is a gem who has brought honour and fame to the nation.
The President praised Soyinka’s contributions to Nigerian literature and culture, noting that his works have had a profound impact on the country’s intellectual and cultural landscape.
He also acknowledged Soyinka’s courage and commitment to speaking truth to power, saying that his writings have inspired generations of Nigerians to stand up for justice and democracy.
Tinubu’s tribute to Soyinka reflects the high esteem in which the literary icon is held in Nigeria and around the world.
Soyinka’s works, including his plays, novels, and poetry, have been widely acclaimed for their intellectual depth, creative genius, and political insight.
His Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986 cemented his status as one of the most important African writers of the 20th century.