Wole Soyinka Honored at Annual Lecture in Port Harcourt
The Annual Wole Soyinka Lecture took place in Port Harcourt, featuring Wole Soyinka, Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in Literature, as the guest of honor. The event was attended by Chief Ndutimi Alaibe, who served as chairman, and Chief Osita Chidoka, the guest speaker.
The atmosphere was festive, with road safety personnel and armed policemen ensuring order along Woji Road. Soyinka, aged 92, was recognized not only for his literary achievements but also for his role in the National Association of Seadogs, a group he founded.
Alaibe praised Soyinka for his commitment to justice, accountability, and moral courage throughout his career, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the questions Soyinka has raised over the past six decades regarding Nigeria's socio-political issues.
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