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Osinbajo Rejoices With President-Elect Tinubu At 71

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has felicitated with President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the ocassion of his 71st birthday anniversary on March 29, 2023.

He also prayed to God to grant the former Third Republic Senator more wisdom and strength in the task ahead of him to lead Nigeria aright from May 29, 2023.

In a statement personally signed by him on Wednesday, Osinbajo, who served as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice when Tinubu held sway as Lagos State Governor from 1999 to 2007, stated that today’s occasion “is unique, as it occurs as you prepare to take on your most significant assignment yet as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

The Vice President in the birthday message stated, inter alia:

“Dolly and I rejoice with you, the family, friends and associates on this occasion of your 71st birthday. 

“We thank the Almighty God for his grace and enablement upon your life that has made possible your many years of service and contributions to Lagos State, our nation and our great party. 

“This occasion of your 71st birthday is unique, as it occurs as you prepare to take on your most significant assignment yet as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

“All we can offer you in this solemn period is a prayer. That the Lord will help you in this assignment and give you good health, strength and wisdom to serve our people and our nation excellently. 

“Happy Birthday! God bless you”.

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

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