VP Osibanjo facilitates Buhari on 80th Birthday

The vice president of the federal republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo has congratulated President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on the occasion of his 80th birth anniversary.

Osinbajo described his principal as a patriot, selfless and steadfast leader with uncommon zeal.

The vice president in a statement released on his official social media page, recalled that, “Buhari enlisted himself into the service of the country as a teenager who joined the military immediately after secondary school”.

He wrote, “Nigera is lucky to have this great man and dedicated public servant at this time. President Buhari has led an extraordinary life of service to Nigeria at every duty post with unassailable integrity. History will be kind to him and record his contributions to the progress, unity and stability of Nigeria in volumes.

“Your extraordinary life of unblemished service to the nation in the army, as a Governor, Minister, Military Head of State & as a two-term Civilian President demonstrates that it is possible to serve the nation and our people honestly forthrightly and selflessly.

“At 80, the President could look back and be proud of his unblemished record of service to the nation throughout his military career as a soldier, platoon commander, General Commanding Officer, military governor, Minister of Petroleum, Head of State, Chairman of Petroleum Trust Fund and as the current leader of the country,” the VP wrote.