Buhari, Tinubu felicitate with Osinbajo at 60

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday congratulated Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on his 60th birthday, describing Osinbajo as his running mate-turned partner.

Buhari said on his twitter handle: “60 hearty cheers for @ProfOsinbajo <https://twitter.com/ProfOsinbajo>, running mate turned partner in service to Nigeria. Happy birthday, Professor!”

On his part, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said Osinbajo’s 60th birthday came at a ‘momentous’ time.

Tinubu described Osinbajo as “a consummate team player who does not seek individual accolades”, but one, who without personal notoriety or fanfare, does his best to advance the policies and interests of the government in which he serves.”

In a statement released by the Tinubu Media Office and personally signed by him, Asiwaju Tinubu said: “I congratulate acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on his 60th birthday, March 8. We know that you will have little time to celebrate as your birthday comes at a momentous time this year. As the humble and selfless person you are, you shall be busy promoting the policy agenda of your principal and our President Muhammadu Buhari.

“You have been a faithful and dedicated lieutenant to our president. We wish you nothing but the best and congratulate your loyal service to him and to our beloved country. From my experience working with you when you were the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, I can say that you are a consummate team player who does not seek individual accolades but one, who without personal notoriety or fanfare, does his best to advance the policies and interests of the government in which you serve.”