• Buhari hails Osinbsjo, extols VP’s loyalty, resourcefulness
• As Senate President, Deputy Senate President, Ogun Governor, others felicitate Osinbajo at 65
By Oluwafemi Popoola and Kehinde Adeoye
The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCON), turned 65 on Tuesday, 8th March 2022 which coincidentally falls on the 2022 International Women’s Day with the theme, #BreakTheBias.
Earlier on, the ‘S.M.A.R.T WOMEN FOR PYO,’ had joined many compatriots across the country in offering best wishes to the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on the occasion of his 65th birthday, while appealing to him to use the opportunity of the double celebration to declare his intention to run for the highest office in the land — the Presidency come 2023.
The group said Nigerian women across all divides were ready to roll out their machinery in solidarity for the VP,’ because of his ‘He for She’ posture amongst other qualities, while also saying that, “Osinbajo has the qualities, the required experience and the credentials to step into the shoes of President Muhammadu Buhari.”
March 8th of every year has always been a special day for Nigerians and lovers of Osinbajo across the country ever since the former Law Professor emerged as Vice president.
Today is also a reminder for many Nigerians and beneficiaries of the March 8th Initiative, a brainchild of the “Friends of Prof” which is organised to inspire and promote communal, entrepreneurial and public-spirited endeavours within Nigeria in honour of the birthday of the Vice President.
Under the initiative, applicants are usually drawn from the 36 States of the country and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with the most innovative business ideas providing more opportunities for young Nigerians between 18 and 35 years old.
In celebrating his birthday, a number of prominent figures and many Nigerians turned up on online and across social media platforms to applaud Osinbajo’s big day.
Many of those who greeted him sang his praises and highlighted his many achievements as Vice President. This is also coming at the backdrop of the statement made by President Buhari, while he was about to jet off to London for medical leave where he indicated that he was leaving the administration in the absolute care of his Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.
Fans and lovers of Osinbajo took to social media to rally support for his 2023 candidacy even though he is being tight lipped of his ambition.
Reacting to the development, many posited that Osinbajo was already taking a proactive move in a bid to an end to the fuel scarcity currently rampaging the country by calling officials of the NNPC to a round table meeting.
A Twitter user indicated that since yesterday (Monday, March 7), queues have begun to reduce and normalcy is gradually coming back to our filling stations.
Below are tweets of notable Nigerians pouring praises on the Vice President on the occasion of his 65th birthday.
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan tweeted.
Lawan celebrates Vice President Yemi Osinbajo @65
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, joins compatriots across the country in offering best wishes to the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on the auspicious occasion of his 65th birthday on Tuesday.
— President of the Senate (@SPNigeria) March 7, 2022
“I rejoice with His Excellency, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on this day. Professor Osinbajo has proved his mettle in his chosen career, the legal profession, as well as in politics and governance.
“He has brought into public service integrity, humility, loyalty and a cerebral approach to solving public challenges. He has consistently exhibited these attributes since he stepped into his first high public office over two decades ago.”
“Ever since, Professor Osinbajo has been a dedicated public servant, which has enabled him to become a significant part of the success story of Buhari government.
I wish him many happy returns of the day and more years of good health and continued service to his father land,”
Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege said
OMO-AGEGE CONGRATULATES @ProfOsinbajo AT 65
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has been consistent in demonstrating exemplary loyalty and commitment to the manifestos of the All Progressives Congress and the Nigeria federation, the Deputy President of the Senate has said. pic.twitter.com/VbFj3LeinH
— Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (@OvieOmoAgege) March 7, 2022
“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.”
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“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,”
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun tweets:
65 Hearty Cheers to a Leader, Teacher and a Mentor, His Excellency @ProfOsinbajo SAN, GCON. Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
At 65 years, we are proud of your achievements in law, the academia, politics, statecraft and on the pulpit. pic.twitter.com/yQTl7g2QlS
— Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun – MFR (@dabiodunMFR) March 8, 2022
“65 Hearty Cheers to a Leader, Teacher and a Mentor, His Excellency @ProfOsinbajo SAN, GCON. Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“At 65 years, we are proud of your achievements in law, academia, politics, statecraft and on the pulpit.
“We wish you many more years in the service of God and fatherland.
Many Happy Returns, Your Excellency.”
Buhari hails Osinbajo at 65, extols his loyalty and resourcefulness
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on the occasion of his 65th birthday.
Buhari, currently in London, for his medical check-up eulogised Osinbajo, and commended him for his loyalty and resourcefulness in a statement signed and released by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday.
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.
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“As the lawyer and scholar turns 65, the President affirms that his loyalty and dedication to duty have 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.
“President Buhari extols Vice President Osinbajo’s courage, humility and resourcefulness, praying that the Almighty God will continue to grant him the strength, wisdom and good health to serve the nation and humanity.”
