President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of Arterial Road N20 from Northern Parkway to Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX) to Professor Wole Soyinka Highway, following a recommendation by the Federal Capital Territory administration.
President Tinubu highlighted that Soyinka, being the first African to win the Nobel Literature Prize, has brought honor and fame to Nigeria. The distinguished playwright, poet, and novelist will celebrate his 90th birthday on July 13, 2024.
In addition, the President also lauded the effort of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and his team for their contributions to the capital city.
Soyinka was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first sub-Saharan African to be honored in that category.
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