By Eseohe Solomon
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, hosted a grand dinner at the State House on Tuesday to honour Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
The event, marked by elegance and heartfelt tributes, featured the unveiling of a special portrait of the renowned playwright and novelist by Governor Sanwo-Olu. The dinner gathered dignitaries and admirers to celebrate Soyinka’s immense contributions to literature and human rights advocacy.
The Governor praised Soyinka’s lifelong commitment to truth and justice, emphasizing the lasting impact of his works on Nigerian and global culture. The portrait unveiling served as a symbolic tribute to Soyinka’s enduring legacy.