A human rights activist, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman, has joined world leaders to celebrate a renowned literary giant and Nobel Laurel, Professor Wole Soyinka, at 90, describing him as a man of honour and many parts, who has contributed immensenly to the growth and development of knowledge across the globe.
Comrade Sulaiman opined that Professor Soyinka, who turned 90 today Saturday,13th July,2024, is a great African and leader par excellence that is worthy of emulation by the youths in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
Comrade Sulaiman, who is the Executive Chairman,Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice(CHRSJ), applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for naming the National Theatre after the Nigeria born Nobel Laurel, saying that Soyinka has done Nigeria proud in every clime.
He further described Professor Soyinka as a fearless, bold and courageous rights and pro-democracy activist, who has grandly made his mark throughtout his 90 years on earth.
The rights activist prayed to God to give Professor Soyinka long life and good health for more service to humanity.
Meanwhile, Sulaiman who doubles as Convener, Save Lagos Group (SLG), has lauded the Supreme Court of Nigeria for its Thursday landmark judgement on autonomy for the local government in Nigeria.
He hailed President Tinubu and the Attorney-General of Federation and Minister of Justice,Alhaji Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for deeming it fit to approach the nation’s apex court on this issue of national importance.
He saluted the courage of Chief Justice of Nigeria(CJN), Honourable Justice Kayode Ariwoola and Honourable Justice Kudirat Motomori Kekere-Ekun with other fearless Honourable Justices of the Supreme Court for ensuring justice on the subject matter.