President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday, March 8, congratulated former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on his 68th birthday, describing him as a longtime ally and friend.
Professor Osinbajo served as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State and later became the Vice President of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023.
In a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser (Information & Strategy), President Tinubu noted that Osinbajo, a professor of law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, worked harmoniously with President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver good governance and critical infrastructural projects for the country.
President Tinubu recalled how Osinbajo proved his mettle when he briefly acted as President while President Buhari was on a medical vacation in the United Kingdom.
Describing him as a close ally, friend, and brother, the President affirmed that as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in his administration as Lagos governor, Prof. Osinbajo partnered with him to institute many political and judicial reforms in the state, using the instrumentality of the law.
President Tinubu acknowledged the exercise of democratic right and freedom which was demonstrated by Professor Osinbajo in 2023 when he contested alongside him for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress.
The President remarked: “Professor Yemi Osinbajo will always remain my friend and associate. He served our country meritoriously as Vice President to that patriotic leader, President Muhammadu Buhari.
“He made all of us in the All Progressives Congress proud by working collaboratively and harmoniously with the president without rancour.”
President Tinubu joined Professor Osinbajo’s family, particularly his wife, Dolapo, and children, friends, and associates, in wishing the erudite professor many more years of good health and a future filled with continued success and achievements.
