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The Minister, who made the call when he received Dr. Okediran on a courtesy visit to his office on Friday, said the main challenge that confronted African writers in the pre-decolonization era was the struggle for political independence.

The medical doctor-turned-writer was President of the Association of Nigerian Authors and former member of the House of Representatives.

Akufo-Addo congratulated Okediran in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Nana Bediatuo, and made available to newsmen on Monday.

Aliyu said this at the 3rd MBA International Literary Colloquium, with the theme: Creativity, Youth and National Development, to mark his 58th birthday