President Bola Ahmed in a statement still celebrating the independence anniversary of the country revealed his presence at the re-opening of the National Art Theatre now named after the Nobel laureate winner, Prof. Wole Soyinka
In his words: “I was delighted to witness the rebirth of the National Arts Theatre now aptly named the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, first built for FESTAC ’77.
“Once neglected, it now stands restored through the vision of my predecessor, the Late President Muhammadu Buhari, and the commitment of the Bankers’ Committee and CBN.
“By renaming it the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, we honour Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in Literature, whose fearless voice and lifelong service to justice and freedom inspire us all.
“This centre must never again fall into decay. It will serve as a hub for nurturing talent, promoting free expression, and powering Nigeria’s creative economy, ensuring that new generations of artists and thinkers bring glory to our nation. I thank the Bankers’ Committee for this successful partnership with government.
“Together, we celebrate Professor Soyinka and Nigeria’s rich cultural legacy. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”