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    Tuesday, April 10, 2012

    Fashola Commended For Naming Gallery After Soyinka



    The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Strategy, Security and Publicity, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Segun Olulade has commended the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) for taking the initiative to name the newly commissioned Art Gallery in Lagos after the renowned Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka.
    Addressing newsmen who paid him courtesy visit in his office yesterday, Hon. Olulade stressed that we must encourage the celebration of our heroes and heroines while they are still alive, saying that this would not only motivate the celebrants to further contribute positively to the society but would also go a long way to inspire the younger generation to get more engaged in creative, innovative and developmental activities that could take our nation, Nigeria, to greater heights.
    He added that Prof. Wole Soyinka is a great asset to Africa and the whole world at large. In his words: ''The Nobel Laureate is not only a Literary icon and Cultural Ambassador but also a quintessential advocate for human rights, democracy, good governance and social justice who really deserve to be celebrated by all and sundry''.
    Hon. Olulade also commended Governor Fashola for the creative erection of a befitting Art Gallery edifice which would not only be an avenue of showcasing the artistic and historical monuments that symbolize the rich cultural heritage of Lagos State but would stand out as a tourist haven with the potential for generating more revenue into the coffers of the Lagos State Government.
    In his concluding remarks, Hon. Olulade urged political office holders to take a cue from the Fashola example in the judicious use of tax payers' money as well as the naming of public institutions after those who have contributed to the growth and development of the country especially when they are still alive.
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