President of the Senate Senator David Mark has congratulated Professor Wole Soyinka on his 80th birthday describing him as a rare gem who has continued to touch lives and shape the future of younger generations .
Senator Mark in a congratulatory message noted that Professor Soyinka as an international scholar and world citizen brought pride and honour to Nigeria when he won the Nobel Laureate Prize in 1986.
According to Mark:”Professor Soyinka is a pride to Africa. His kinds are few. We cannot appreciate him enough . His intellectual prowess is equal to none. Many successful Nigerians passed through him.
Many more would profit from his fountain of Knowledge and wisdom. “As the erudite Professor marks his birthday, I pray and wish him good health , peace and abundant wisdom to continue to contribute to the development of Nigeria.
” Senator Mark added that Nigerians and indeed all citizens who seek and appreciate knowledge would ever remain grateful and indeed indebted to Professor Soyinka especially for his literary works.
He said the Senate and the entire National Assembly stand together in congratulating this son of Africa and a true citizen of the world on this special occasion of his birthday. Signed: Paul Mumeh , Chief Press Secretary to the President of the Senate.