Buhari Celebrates Osinbajo At 64

Posted by Nwa Diokpa Featured, Latest Headlines, National News, News Across Nigeria Monday, March 8th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that he is proud to have picked Yemi Osinbajo as his running mate in 2015.

Buhari disclosed this in a congratulatory message to celebrate the vice-president’s 64th birthday.

This was contained in a statement by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman.

Buhari stated that Osinbajo is “a reliable and dedicated deputy who is not only admirably competent, but also exudes confidence and passion in the performance of his job”.

He added: “Vice-President Osinbajo is an incredibly patient politician who demonstrates remarkable intellectual and mental energy in the discharge of his duties.”

“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.

“The Vice-President is a cool-headed gentleman who puts the interest of Nigeria above other narrow considerations.”

The president wished Osinbajo many more prosperous years.