Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has paid tribute to President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday, describing him as a selfless leader.
“Happy 80th Birthday, Mr. President!” Osinbajo said in a statement he signed, according to his media aide Laolu Akande.
“Your extraordinary life of unblemished service to the nation in the army, as a Governor, Minister, Military Head of State, and as two-term Civilian President demonstrates that it is possible to serve the nation and our people honestly, forthrightly and selflessly.
“Dolly and I, and the family wish you many more happy years in peace and good health in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Below is the full statement
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
BUHARI HAS SHOWN IT’S POSSIBLE TO SERVE HONESTLY, FORTHRIGHTLY & SELFLESSLY SAYS OSINBAJO
**VP pays tribute to President at 80
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN and his wife, Her Excellency, Dolapo Osinbajo have congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 80th birthday today.In a personally signed statement, the Vice President wrote:
“Happy 80th Birthday, Mr. President!
“Your extraordinary life of unblemished service to the nation in the army, as a Governor, Minister, Military Head of State and as two-term Civilian President demonstrates that it is possible to serve the nation and our people honestly, forthrightly and selflessly.
“Dolly and I, and the family wish you many more happy years in peace and good health in Jesus’ name. Amen”
Released by:
Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity
Office of the Vice President
17th December 2022
