Osinbajo at 66: President Buhari Eulogises Vice President in Powerful Birthday Message

Osinbajo at 66: President Buhari Eulogises Vice President in Powerful Birthday Message

  • Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his heartfelt love for his deputy, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
  • The Vice President, who clocked 66 years on Wednesday, March 8, was hailed by his principal for his service and commitment
  • According to President Buhari, the commitment of Vice President Osinbajo to work is second to none

FCT, Abuja - President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as he clocked 66 on Wednesday, March 8.

As reported by Premium Times, President Buhari extended his congratulatory message to the Vice President's family, wishing them many happy returns as their son, husband, and father turn another year in good health and sound mind.

Yemi Osinbajo, Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari described VP Osinbajo as a dedicated personality worthy of emulation by the young generation. Photo: Aso Villa
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Similarly, President Buhari acknowledged the stellar career of his right-hand man in law, civil service, pastoral ministry and academics.

As contained in his statement issued by Femi Adesina, the president's spokesperson was quoted by Channels TV saying:

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"President Buhari lauds the sterling service the celebrant has provided to the country, as an academic, Attorney-General of Lagos State (1997-2007), and Vice President (2015 till date).
"He applauds the deft way Mr Osinbajo, a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has combined scholarship with governance, and pastoral work, commending such dedication to the younger generation whom the Number Two man serves as a torchbearer to."

Gentle as a Dove, Osinbajo’s Wife Hails Vice President on Birthday

Meanwhile, Dolapo Osinbajo has taken to her Instagram handle to celebrate her husband, Yemi Osinbajo on his 66th birthday.

According to the wife of the vice president in a post on her social media page, Yemi Osinbajo is gentle as a dove.

Recall that the vice president is being celebrated by millions of Nigerians at home and abroad until March 8.

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President-elect Bola Tinubu rejoices with Osinbajo at 66

Similarly, President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his hearty congratulations to the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.

Tinubu’s congratulatory message is coming one week after the vice president saluted him for emerging as the winner of February 25 presidential election.

Asiwaju Tinubu lauded the leadership and administrative skills of Professor Osinbajo and his professional accomplishments as an academic and erudite lawyer.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.