President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has eulogized Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on his 64th birthday, noting that he “is an incredibly patient politician who demonstrates remarkable intellectual and mental energy in the discharge of his duties.”
According to Garba Shehu, the president’s spokesman, the Vice President is “a reliable and dedicated deputy who is not only admirably competent but also exudes confidence and passion in the performance of his job.” He said: “I’m proud to have selected Osinbajo as my running mate and he has given a good account of himself since our journey began in 2015.
“The Vice President is a cool-headed gentleman who puts the interest of Nigeria above other narrow considerations.”