President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on his 65th birthday, describing him as a resourceful and a loyal public servant.

President Buhari, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said the vice-president has contributed greatly to the development of the country as a lawyer, scholar, administrator and pastor, working selflessly to bring government closer to the people.

The statement read in part,

“As the lawyer and scholar turn 65, the President affirms that his loyalty and dedication to duty have been most exemplary, especially in supervising the economy, which involves regular interface with heads of public and private institutions, and other government structures to ensure synergy and harmony that put the welfare and wellbeing of all Nigerians first.’’

“President Buhari extols Vice President Osinbajo’s courage, humility and resourcefulness, praying that the Almighty God will continue to grant him the strength, wisdom and good health to serve the nation and humanity.”

President Buhari also added that Osinbajo has placed the people at the center of governance by regularly advocating policies that support human development.