The Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday congratulated literary giant and Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, as he attains the landmark age of 80 years on Sunday. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President felicitated with the globally-renowned academic, dramatist, poet and literary icon as he celebrates the attainment of another significant milestone in a long, very fulfilled and achievement-laden life.The statement read, “As he enters the elite club of the world’s highly revered octogenarians and very special people who have made very significant and indelible contributions to their countries and humanity, the President joins Prof. Soyinka, his family, friends, associates, readers and fans across the world in giving thanks to God Almighty for his glorious life of service to the arts, his nation and mankind at large.
