President Bola Tinubu has renamed the National Theatre Lagos, in honour of Professor Wole Soyinka.
In a statement released on July 12, 2024, the president praised Soyinka's immense contributions to literature and society and announced that the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, would be renamed "The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts" in his honour.
President Tinubu described Soyinka as one of the finest minds of his generation and lauded his unwavering stance against injustice and oppression.
Tinubu expressed his admiration for Soyinka's enduring influence on writers, scholars, and activists globally and his courageous fight against corruption and maladministration in Nigeria.
"Today, I join the world to celebrate his profound influence on generations of writers, scholars, and activists who have been inspired by his work. I celebrate him for giving us the spark to fight and confront military dictators in our country.
"I am, accordingly, delighted to have the honour to announce the decision of the Federal Government to rename the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, as The Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts," the President stated.
