Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

Why Nigeria needs more women in leadership positions in Government, Politics by Osinbajo

Why Nigeria needs more women in leadership positions in Government, Politics by Osinbajo

Says more women representation an economic imperative, not a concession by men By Daniel Adaji Just like the example of the education of the girl-child, a more effective and balanced female representation and participation in politics and government will have major impact on the country’s socio-economic future and overall national development, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today as the Special Guest of Honour at the 2022 Women Directors’ Conference. A country that keeps down half of its productive demography is bound to perform sub-optimally Speaking in a pre-recorded message on the theme of the…
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I’ll Hit the Ground Running From Day One, Osinbajo Restates

I’ll Hit the Ground Running From Day One, Osinbajo Restates

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said that having served for seven years as VP, among other stints in public service, he has acquired sufficient knowledge, information, and experience to be able to hit the ground running from day one if, by the grace of God, he is elected to be president of this country. He made this assertion yesterday during his meeting with APC delegates and traditional leaders in Cross River and Bayelsa States capital respectively, as he continued his consultations with stakeholders and delegates of the ruling All Progressives Congress across the country. The Vice President who was…
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Presidential Ticket: How Governors will determine APC candidate

Presidential Ticket: How Governors will determine APC candidate

Theophilus Abbah Before the March 26 national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), all executive positions had been shared among the six geopolitical zones. Delegates from all the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) converged on Abuja, creating political excitement and generating annoying vehicular traffic. The party’s executives were being elected, but by consensus, as governors had vehemently opposed direct and indirect primaries. Some persons, believed to have been nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari for executive positions out of the 22 slots, expected a smooth ride to the party’s powerful National Working Committee. They included…
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Why I am Running For President-Osinbajo

Why I am Running For President-Osinbajo

...My experiences, insights, opportunities must be used for Nigeria and Nigerians, VP adds In the past seven years, I have served as Vice President under a true Nigerian patriot, a servant of the nation in war and peace, and a man of integrity, President Muhammadu Buhari. We have, together, worked through some of the most difficult times in the history of our Nation, but we have remained focused on securing the country, providing infrastructure, and growing our economy. As stipulated by the Nigerian Constitution, our tenure will end next year. We will work together, establish by the grace of God,…
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Why Prof Osinbajo is Most Experienced and Best Prepared For Presidential Responsibilities

Why Prof Osinbajo is Most Experienced and Best Prepared For Presidential Responsibilities

In this piece, Kayode Ajulo emphatically asserts that having contributed significantly to the success of four great Nigerian Moslem personalities, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is the best candidate for the position of President & Commander-In-Chief of the Armed of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As Nigerians at home and abroad - as well as the entire world - eagerly await Prof Yemi Osinbajo’s acceptance speech to run for the office of the President & C-in-C Armed Forces of the Federal Republic, in the exercise of his right of first refusal as the Vice President of Nigeria; a little bit of…
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Maiduguri: Osinbajo opens Zulum’s 78 doctors’ apartments, 78 shops, school, and road

Maiduguri: Osinbajo opens Zulum’s 78 doctors’ apartments, 78 shops, school, and road

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo was in Maiduguri on Thursday, to launch the 30th edition of the Federal Government’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Clinic during which he commissioned four out of over 500 projects executed by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. The Vice President arrived in Maiduguri around 11 am and was received by Governor Zulum alongside Senator Kashim Shettima, national and state assembly members, other top government officials, and party leaders. He arrived in the company of the Ministers  of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Ambassador Maryam Katagun, Minister of State for Agriculture,…
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Buhari’s speech as Nigeria clocked 60 years of Independence

Buhari’s speech as Nigeria clocked 60 years of Independence

Below is the text of Buhari’s broadcast on October 1, 2020 INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTIETH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2020 Fellow Nigerians, I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria. Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit myself to the service of this great…
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Osinbajo to church leaders: concerns about CAMA can be addressed through an amendment by National Assembly

Osinbajo to church leaders: concerns about CAMA can be addressed through an amendment by National Assembly

“We are in a democracy, there is a process by which things can be done” In an effort to allay fears expressed by the leadership of the Church about the recently enacted Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN has said concerns can be processed through possible amendment of the contentious section of the law through a proposal to the National Assembly. The Vice President stated this on Thursday during a special conversation at the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference. Responding to a question about reactions to CAMA, the Vice President said:…
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