President Muhammadu Buhari has praised Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for carrying on with the campaign despite the helicopter crash in Kabba, Kogi State on Saturday.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu and made available to newsmen on Sunday, Buhari described Osinbajo as a man with the tenacious spirit.
The statement reads in full:
“President Muhammadu Buhari has praised what he called “the tenacious spirit of Vice President Osinbajo,” who survived a helicopter crash in Kogi State”.
“Reacting to the incident yesterday in a telephone call he made to the Vice President, the President said “we give glory to Almighty God for sparing your life. I’m impressed by your tenacious spirit which enabled you to continue on your campaign engagement, despite the shock of the crash.”
“It takes tenacious spirit and amazing spiritual strength to survive a helicopter crash without being paralyzed by its impact. I’m proud of our partnership and your unalloyed loyalty and your commitment to the service of Nigeria.”
“That you proceeded with your engagements, despite the accident, is a testimony of your passion for service to country and a reflection of your admirable spiritual fervour.”
“May God continue to protect you and and all those on board with you, bless your lives and grant you more good health and long life to serve our country even more.”
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