Buhari celebrates VP Osinbajo on birth anniversary, says he’s ‘torchbearer’ for the youths

President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated his Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on his 66 year birth anniversary.

The president praised his running mate in his last two presidential contests on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

He hailed him for the “sterling services” he has delivered to Nigeria.

This was revealed in a statement released by the presidential media aide, Femi Adesina.

“Buhari lauded the sterling service the celebrant had provided to the country, as an academic, attorney-general of Lagos state (1997-2007), and Vice President (2015 till date),” the message reads.

“He applauded the deft way Osinbajo, a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), had combined scholarship with governance, and pastoral work.”

Buhari recommended the dedication of his deputy to “the younger generation whom the Number 2 man serves as a torchbearer to”.

Buhari celebrated the vice-president, wished him and his family a joyful celebration, and “greater grace” ahead.