Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka decried corruption as a threat to Nigeria's development at his 90th birthday lecture, urging citizens to take personal responsibility in combating it.

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, addressing the 26th annual Wole Soyinka Lectures, described corruption as a "cankerworm" threatening Nigeria's development, emphasizing the need for attitudinal change and personal responsibility in combating the issue. Soyinka urged citizens to take responsibility for stopping the spread of corruption by making internal changes. The National Association of Seadogs, also known as Pyrates Confraternity, organized the event to celebrate Soyinka's 90th birthday.

August 02, 2024
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