Buhari says Soyinka ‘a universal brand’ at 85

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President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, sent warm greetings to Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, who turns 85 years on Saturday .

The President described the literary icon as a “universal brand” and one of Nigeria’s “greatest prides.”

He noted that Soyinka did not only excel in the academia but had also earned himself respect for lending his voice at critical moments in the country’s history. The message read in part, “President Buhari joins family and friends of the cerebral academic in celebrating the many years of laudable achievements, recognition, awards, and consistency, all which have cumulated in pride to Nigerians, Africans and the black race.

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