The new generation are a bunch of ignorant internet trolls – Wole Soyinka blasts Nigerian youth

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has blasted Nigerian youth as he referred them as a generation of internet trolls who are ignorant.

He made this remark when he spoke at the launch of InnoCreativa Youth Hub 2030 and project logo by Creative Youth Community Development Initiative (CYCDI) held at The Civic Centre, Lagos.

He said that that the country was raising a generation of illiterates who were all pumped up on social media but lifeless when it was time to take action.

He enjoined the young ones to stop typing rubbish on the internet and get on their feet to actually do something. 

PAY ATTENTION: Dockaysworld is giving out ₦10,000 to our active fans on Whatsapp CLICK HERE to participate now and win exclusive prices, airtime and gifts daily!!!!!!  

“They are waiting for Wole Soyinka to lead a march to Aso Rock. It is about time to get off your feet and stop writing rubbish on the internet about things you do not understand. I do not know how to describe the new generation beyond a generation of internet trolls.

“Nigerian youth are full of spunk outside, but when they are inside Nigeria, they are full of gas. We are building a generation of illiterates. They are the first to comment on the internet on issues they are ignorant about. When you talk about education, I get texts from the new generation and can’t believe these texts are from the youth.

“When I decided to build my house in the forest, I bought a second-hand diesel generator and asked someone to dig a borehole. I wanted to be self-sufficient. What I want to pass on to you is that I thought of the possibility of being self-reliant. This entails that I can come to cooperatives with others and demand things from the government by any means necessary.” Soyinka said

This is all coming after a young man on a plane had demanded Soyinka vacate his seat on an airplane. 

READI slapped my ex-boyfriend for looking at a girl who was cuter than me – Super Falcons player Francisca Ordega



Share this article



Follow Dockaysworld

Recommended articles

Nationwide blackout as national grid collapses again

Nationwide blackout as national grid collapses again

Nigerian army declares 8 persons wanted for killing soldiers in Delta

Nigerian army declares 8 persons wanted for killing soldiers in Delta

Labour party announces 2027 presidential candidate

Labour party announces 2027 presidential candidate

FG declares 2-day public holiday

FG declares 2-day public holiday

Eko DisCo appoints new managing director

Eko DisCo appoints new managing director

Tinubu announces new appointments

Tinubu announces new appointments

Lawmaker arraigned for forging NYSC certificate

Lawmaker arraigned for forging NYSC certificate

FG sacks Eko Disco managing director

FG sacks Eko Disco managing director

Assembly speaker opens up on impeachment plot against Benue governor

Assembly speaker opens up on impeachment plot against Benue governor