The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, the Speaker, House
of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu,
and Governors Ibikunle Amosun and Yahaya Bello of Ogun and Kogi states
respectively, have congratulated the acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who
clocks 60 on Wednesday (today).
They extolled Osinbajo’s leadership qualities and
achievements in separate statements they issued on Tuesday.
Saraki, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on
Media and Publicity, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, wished Osinbajo “good
health, great wisdom and enduring grace to serve the nation and humanity.”
While felicitating with Osinbajo, Amosun, in a statement
said, “Today, as always, we celebrate the grace of God on you and your family.
Your selfless service to humanity and the nation at large as well as the many
achievements you have recorded in both personal and public life, are some of
the reasons we cannot but celebrate you on this occasion of your birthday.”
Dogara described Osinbajo as exhibiting “exceptional
humility and patriotism in the short period he has held the mantle of
leadership in the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari.”
In a congratulatory message to Osinbajo in Abuja on Tuesday,
the Speaker observed that Osinbajo’s experience had helped in the gradual
recovery of the country’s economy from recession.
“You have brought your vast knowledge, experience and worthy
ideals to bear in the discharge of the functions of your high political office
as the Vice-President and number two citizen of the country.
“It is therefore no surprise that you have been able to
continue leading the country on the path of economic recovery and growth
through constructive engagement and partnership with relevant stakeholders even
in the temporary absence of Mr. President,” Dogara was quoted in a statement by
his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Turaki Hassan.
In a statement he personally signed, Bello described
Osinbajo as “an ebullient administrator and example of loyalty and excellence.”
He said, “Today, I and the people of Kogi State, join
millions of Nigerians and your admirers around the world to applaud your
inestimable contributions to the development of our dear nation and humanity.”
“You have been able to meet the high integrity standard of
our President, the father of our great nation, which is testament of your track
record as a disciplined, hardworking and patriotic Nigerian. You have set
standards for us to follow.”
Also Ekweremadu, in a congratulatory message, described
Osinbajo as “an erudite scholar with humble dispositions.”
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