Buhari, Omo-Agege Heap Praises On Osinbajo As He Clocks 65

Abiola Olawale
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President Muhammadu Buhari and Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, have celebrated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, as he turns 65 years old today, March 8, 2022.

Buhari, on his part, praised the resourcefulness, loyalty and dedication of his vice.

The President lauded Osinbajo for contributing immensely to the development of the country as a lawyer, scholar, administrator and pastor.

This was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.

The statement reads, “On behalf of the Federal Executive Council, Government and people of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the auspicious occasion of his 65th birthday, March 8, 2022, joining family, friends and associates to celebrate the man of many parts.

“President Buhari notes the worthy contributions of the Vice President to the development of the country as a lawyer, scholar, administrator and pastor, working selflessly and sacrificially to bring government closer to the people, and placing the people at the centre of governance by regularly advocating policies that support human development.”

Also, Senator Omo-Agege described Osinbajo as a patriotic citizens who has been consistent in demonstrating exemplary loyalty and commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Nigeria federation.

The Deputy Senate President, in a statement issued by Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga wished the Vice President a joyous birthday celebrations, praying for God to bless the him with many more years of good health and wisdom as he continues serving the nation.

The statement reads, “On behalf of the good people of Delta Central Senatorial constituency who continue to appreciate the APC-led administration’s Social Investment Programme (SIP), which is currently Africa’s biggest and most ambitious social welfare policy for the most vulnerable in our society, I felicitate with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

“We salute his untiring efforts in assisting President Muhammadu Buhari in tackling various national challenges towards putting Nigeria on the path of sustainable growth and development,” he stated.

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