Osinbajo’s loyalty to duty exemplary – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday rejoiced with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on his 65th birthday.

Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, joined family, friends and associates to celebrate the man of many parts.

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He noted the worthy contributions of Osinbajo 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 supported human development.

He said Osinbajo’s loyalty and dedication to duty had been “most exemplary”, especially in supervising the economy, which involves regular interface with heads of public and private institutions, and other government structures to ensure synergy and harmony that put the welfare and wellbeing of all Nigerians first.

Buhari also extolled Osinbajo’s courage, humility and resourcefulness.

He prayed that the Almighty God continue to grant him the strength, wisdom and good health to serve the nation and humanity.