President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, felicitated with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the occasion of his 65th birthday, praising the VP’s “courage, humility and resourcefulness”.

In a statement, Buhari acknowledged the 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 citizens at the centre of governance by regularly advocating policies that support human development.

He affirmed that Osinbajo’s 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.

According to the statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari also prayed: “That the Almighty God will continue to grant him strength, wisdom and good health to serve the nation and humanity.”