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Ogun State Governor, @dapoabiodunmfr has named the 12.5 kilometres Kemta-Idi Aba-Somorin road in Abeokuta, after the Noble Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka.

Governor Abiodun, who spoke at a reception organized by the state government to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Noble Laureate, in Abeokuta, on Wednesday, said the naming of the road after the world renowned playright was as a result of his achievements in the academia and literature that has brought honour not only to Ogun State and Nigeria, but the black race.

Abiodun said that apart from using his writings to expose human conditions, Prof. Soyinka also showcases the rich and beautiful African culture to the outside world.

"Prof. Wole Soyinka is a towering figure in literature and a Noble Laureate whose works have echoed across the world. A shining star of our great nation, his life and work are great testaments as a great genius. His intellectual prowess and his unwavering dedication to the advancement of humanity are without question.

"As a colossus of our era, he continues to exemplify the spirit of resilience through his unwavering commitment to truth and justice. Throughout his life, he has continued to challenge oppression, using himself as a mighty sword against injustice," Prince Abiodun said.

The governor noted that attaining the age of 90 is a testament to the grace of God who had spared his life, thanking President Bola Tinubu for renaming the National Arts Theatre, Lagos after the erudite scholar, noting that it is a well deserved honour.

"His writings are powerful weapons for social change and enlightenment, rich in symbolism and depth that have captivated audiences globally and transcending cultural boundaries.

"His career span academia, literature and activism exemplifying a profound commitment to creating a just and equitable world," the governor added.

Recounting some of the travails the literal icon went through to ensure an egalitarian society, Governor Abiodun said he was imprisoned during the Nigerian civil war on charges of conspiring with the Biafran succesionists where he spent 22 months

biaframaster200:
We Yoruba people are celebrating our own best heads.....while some Ibo people are excepting us to name Chinua Achebe after a big infrastructure in Yoruba land....what happens to all the Ibo land that he came from....?

Maybe we should name Chinua Achebe after governor house in Oyo state ...the Ibo people will be happy...

callmevirus:
Nothing concern me but E dey mind


Make dem kuku change the name Nigeria to wole cultist soyekan

biaframaster200:
We Yoruba people are celebrating our own best heads.....while some Ibo people are excepting us to name Chinua Achebe after a big infrastructure in Yoruba land....what happens to all the Ibo land that he came from....?

Maybe we should name Chinua Achebe after governor house in Oyo state ...the Ibo people will be happy...

Ainaolusegun:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/07/gov-abiodun-names-road-after-soyinka-at-90/

helinues:
Na Prof's area be that. That place linked to Obantoko

Nice one

johnjay4u2u:
There was a caught

adamusuleiman1:
Interview of Professor Wole Soyinka after release from jail over the Biafria cause.

The man who suffered because of their fathers is now labelled a villian by the children because a fraudster lost election.

This life ehn. Lets just be careful who we fight for.

johnjay4u2u:
There was a caught.
So hell in *nus is Abeokuta boy?

What about the Olokuta road leading to Wole Soyinka Train station.

The money spent for the celebration could do something tangible on the road.