On the occasion of his 63rd birthday anniversary, President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, for his loyalty and dedication to his administration. READ ALSO: Recession: Ramaphosa Appoints Okonjo-Iweala
According to a statement made by the office of the president, the former Head of State noted that the intellectual capacity of the vice-president has had a huge impact on the overall accomplishments of Federal Government, especially in the economic and social intervention programmes.
The president joined family members, friends and associates of Prof. Osinbajo in wishing him joyous birthday celebrations while he also prayed for Almighty God to endow the vice president with greater wisdom and long life to continue his service to the nation and humanity.
Similarly, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has sent a congratulatory message to celebrate Prof. Osinbajo.
In a letter signed by the governor, he commended the vice president for his zeal and commitment to a better Nigeria.
Praising the vice president for his tremendous contribution to the development of Nigeria, Governor Bello wrote: “Hearty cheers to VP, Prof Osinbajo @63
“I, Alhaji Yahaya Bello and good people of Kogi State join millions of Nigerians to rejoice with His Excellency, our able Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), GCON on the occasion of his 63rd birthday anniversary.
“As an accomplished scholar, teacher, lawyer, administrator and a Man of God, you remained one of the nation’s leading experts on the Law of Evidence, National and Regional Corporate Commercial Laws and Public Laws.
“Since 2015 that you assumed office as Vice President, you have no doubt, displayed an uncommon passion and burning zeal for the overall growth, progress, development and unity of our dear country, Nigeria.
“Your Excellency, you have over time proven yourself to be a very dependable ally to our President and my own political father, President Muhammadu Buhari since the dispensation of this present leadership in the country.
“Permit me to use this auspicious occasion to appreciate you and your beloved wife for your immense supports and contributions towards the realization of my governorship aspirations for the first and second term.
“As you clock another year today, may the Almighty God continue to keep you in sound health, spirit, soul and body for many more years to accomplish more for the nation.
“Once again, hearty congratulations Your Excellency and do enjoy your day.”
Prof. Osinbajo has been Nigeria’s vice president since 2015 after the ruling All Progressives Congress seized power from the Peoples Democratic Party after a 16-year reign.