– The father of three has clocked 63 years on planet earth
– The ruling APC has taken out time to celebrate one of its own as he marks a new age
– The party thanked Osinbajo for all his contributions to the smooth running and success of the Buhari-led administration
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is celebrating his 63rd birthday on Sunday, March 8, and as usual, family, friends and political associates are sending in their messages of love and well wishes.
Celebrating the vice president, the ruling All Progressives Congress applauded him for his partnership with President Muhammadu Buhari.
The party stated that Osinbajo’s partnership with President Buhari would take Nigeria to the next level of peace, progress and prosperity, This Day reports.
This was contained in a statement signed by the party’s spokesman, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu.
The statement read in part: “On this auspicious day, we salute the patriotism, doggedness and untiring efforts of the Vice President in partnering and assisting President Muhammadu Buhari, in tackling insecurity, fighting corruption and resetting the nation’s economy on the path of growth and development.
“We particularly note the Vice President’s massive contributions in the success of the APC-led administration’s Social Investment Programme (SIP), which is reputed to be Africa’s biggest and most ambitious social welfare policy for the most vulnerable in our society.”
The ruling party also commended Osinbajo for his efficient leadership of the National Economic Council (NEC). According to the party, this has ensured a smooth relationship between the federal and state governments.
“Our party is not in any doubt that the commendable partnership of the President and the Vice President would take Nigeria to the Next Level of peace, progress and prosperity,” it added.