President Muhammadu Buhari has described Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as “a reliable and dedicated deputy, who is not only admirably competent but also exudes confidence and passion in the performance of his job.”
The President’s spokesman, Mallam Garba Sheu, in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, disclosed the president’s eulogy of Osinbajo as a celebration of the Vice President on his 64th birthday on March 8, 2021.
In the message, the President said, “I’m proud to have selected Osinbajo as my running mate and he has given a good account of himself since our journey began in 2015.”
According to the President, the vice-president is a cool-headed gentleman, who puts the interest of Nigeria above other narrow considerations. Buhari also noted that “Vice President Osinbajo is an incredibly patient politician, who demonstrates remarkable intellectual and mental energy in the discharge of his duties.”
He wished him many more prosperous years and God’s continued guidance.
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and a national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju BolaTinubu, have also congratulated the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on his 64th birthday.
Lawan in a statement by his media aide, Ola Awoniyi, on Sunday said, “His Excellency, Professor Osinbajo, has made his marks in his many fields of endeavour and particularly in the administration of our great nation.
“I pray that God Almighty will continue to imbue him with wisdom and good health as he ably supports President Muhammadu Buhari in their patriotic mission to transform Nigeria and unite its people in happiness and prosperity.”
Also Gbajabiamila, in a statement on Sunday, noted that Osinbajo had for many decades dedicated himself to serving humanity, serving variously as a teacher (lecturer), pastor and a politician of repute.
The Speaker recalled some of Osinbajo’s “laudable contributions to the development of Lagos State” when the VP served as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice for eight years – from 1999 to 2007.
Gbajabiamila said, “His Excellency, the Vice-President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, is one Nigerian that should be celebrated at every point in time, but the occasion of his 64th birthday calls for more celebration.”
Similarly, Tinubu in a statement by his media team said the vice president exemplified the best traits of a public servant who strived to do his best for his nation.
“Prof. Osinbajo has shown great character, intellect, and professional knowledge in serving Nigeria and in supporting President Buhari and his agenda.
“While celebrating his birthday we also urge this man of vision and diligent work ethics to continue ever forward by recommitting himself and his ample talents to the betterment of this nation and its people,” the statement reads partly.