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  • Osinbajo attends FEC meeting physically first time after surgery

    Osinbajo attends FEC meeting physically first time after surgery

    VicePresident Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday physically attended the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Vice-President Osinbajo joined the meeting physically for the first time since he underwent surgery following an injury he sustained while playing squash.

    Osinbajo, who underwent the surgical operation on July 16 at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, had been attending FEC meetings virtually from his official residence in Abuja while recuperating from the surgery.

    He was discharged from hospital on July 25 after successful surgery and rehabilitation and on August 3, the vice president virtually joined the cabinet meeting.

    Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a tweet, stated, “VP Osinbajo is physically attending the weekly Federal Executive Council today. He is grateful for all the get-well wishes sent by Nigerians and others from all walks of life since the surgical operation and the recuperation period. He intends to be getting up and doing more and more”.

    The vice-president had after his discharge from hospital, expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their good wishes.

    “My deep gratitude to everyone for your get-well wishes and prayers following my surgery. And special appreciation to the amazing team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and the management of the Duchess International Hospital, Lagos, for providing such excellent care. “God bless you all,” he said.

    Others in attendance at the meeting include the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari and the National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, retired Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno and the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan

    The Ministers of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; Justice, Abubakar Malami; Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammed Bello, Communications and Digital, Isa Patanmi, Humanitarian, Disaster Management and Social Development Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, are also in attendance.

    Others are, Ministers of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, Youths and Sports, Sunday Dare; Agriculture and Rural Development, Mahmood Abubakar; Aviation, Hadi Sirika; Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi and Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo.

    The Ministers of State for Finance, Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba; Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ramatu Aliyu, Environment, Ademola Adegoroye and Education, Goodluck Nana-Opia are also physically attending the meeting.

    Other cabinet members are participating online from their respective offices in Abuja.

  • Osinbajo proffers solutions to Nigeria’s security challenges

    Osinbajo proffers solutions to Nigeria’s security challenges

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has proffered solutions to Nigeria’s security challenges, noting the need to step up local production of military weapons.

     

    He said Nigeria’s recent security challenges require the country’s military and other relevant stakeholders to be several steps ahead of perpetrators.

     

    He made this statement late Wednesday, August 3, after receiving a presentation on “Defense Transformation and National Security: Strategic Options for Nigeria of the Future”, by the National Defense College Course 30 participants during a virtual interaction.

     

    He further said: “If you look at the challenges that we are facing and the nature of those challenges, it is evident that we need to be many steps ahead of non-state actors in particular who are perpetrators of this asymmetric warfare that we are experiencing.”

    Osinbajo proffers solutions to
    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

     

    He added that “it is clear that given current realities in our security situation, there is absolutely every need for us to fast-forward all our plans for the future so that we can be much more effective in dealing with the current threats and the threats that we will experience as we go into the future.

     

    “One of the most critical areas is the question of local production of military hardware and I think it is low-hanging fruit when it comes to manufacturing some of the hardware that we will need. I think that there is a need, especially now to really look very closely at local production of our hardware, beginning with armament.

     

    “We mentioned India, Brazil, and even the more developed economies of the world, during the First World War, the Second World War, it was these challenges that led to the development of their military-industrial complexes. We have a challenge today, there are so many zones where there are conflicts. Our law enforcement is spread out everywhere.

     

    “If we say the local companies should produce some of the mobile platforms like Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) and Multi-Role Armored Vehicle (MRAV), if we give them the contracts, they will produce, but if we choose to import rather than produce locally then we will never develop our military-industrial complex.”

     

    Osinbajo also spoke about the need for transparency in the management of resources meant for the acquisition of hardware for the defense and security agencies.

     

    He said: “There needs to be more accountability because every time you hear, ‘we do not have enough equipment,’ but there must be accountability. I would like to see a framework for greater accountability within the Ministry of Defence that ensures that they are able to account for military expenditure.”

     

  • JUST IN: Osinbajo on walking stick leaves hospital after surgery [PHOTOS]

    JUST IN: Osinbajo on walking stick leaves hospital after surgery [PHOTOS]

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been discharged from hospital following a successful leg surgery at Duchess International Hospital in Lagos State, Nigeria.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Osinbajo tweeted about it on Sunday, sharing a photo in which he was seen with a walking stick.

    The Vice President expressed special appreciation to the team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and the management of the Duchess International Hospital Lagos, for providing him care.

    “My deep gratitude to everyone for your get-well wishes and prayers following my surgery. And special appreciation to the amazing team of surgeons, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and the management of the Duchess International Hospital Lagos, for providing such excellent care. God bless you all,” Osinbajo tweeted.

    TNG reports Osinbajo was admitted to Duchess International Hospital, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos on July 16th on account of a fracture of his right femur (thigh bone), possibly related to a longstanding injury associated with a game of squash.

    For the benefit of hindsight, the vice president, in 2021, inaugurated the Duchess International Hospital, a subsidiary of the Reddington Hospital Group.

    The Duchess International is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built, fully ensuite 100-bed hospital facility; its services range from primary, secondary to tertiary healthcare services across a wide range of specialist and subspecialty areas.

    Ever since Osinbajo’s successful surgery in the local health facility, insightful Nigerians have been applauding the vice president for exhibiting a high level of patriotism and belief in the Nigerian project.

    No doubt, the issue of curbing medical tourism has featured prominently in national discourse over the years.

    Estimates indicate that Nigeria loses between one billion dollars to two billion dollars annually in capital flight to medical tourism, while over 40,000 Nigerian doctors are practising in the Diaspora.

    Emulate Osinbajo – NMA tells Nigerian politicians

    Earlier, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), as a major player in the health industry had implored other political office holders in the country to emulate the vice president in order to end medical tourism.

    Dr Uche Ojinmah, NMA’s National President, while wishing Osinbajo a speedy recovery, commended him for demonstrating confidence in Nigerian doctors and the healthcare system.

    Ojinmah added that it was time to fix the nation’s fragile healthcare system to the benefit of the common man and the economy. He added that the association was certain that Osinbajo was impressed.

    “We wish to thank God for seeing our vice president through surgery. All Nigerian doctors are praying for his quick and complete recovery,” he said.

    Nigerians laud Osinbajo for use of local hospital for surgery

    Also, a cross-section of Nigerians has also hailed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s openness about his health status and his choice of medical care in a local hospital.

    Reacting, some Nigerians went on social media to commend the vice president’s choice of a local hospital for a medical procedure and wished him a quick recovery.

    Ken Osemebor on Twitter reacted thus: “I was scared you wanted to refer to that helicopter crash…. I hope it’s something minor.

    “This is a new one, updating the citizens about the well-being of the vice president, one day we will do better; extend our best wishes to the vice president”.

    Kemisola Adekunle, in her tweet, said “I am sure it is not too serious. But kudos to the vice president for trusting in his doctors here at home and not having to fly abroad for treatment. It shows his believe in Nigeria medical doctors”.

    Another Nigerian simply known as Chika on twitter said “speedy recovery sir. Noteworthy that he’s using a local hospital and local doctors. Talk and do.”

    Also, Tamuno Tonye wished “quick recovery to the senior advocate of masses who believes in everything in Nigeria, owned by Nigerians and for Nigerians.”

    He added, “our medical services has proven to be world class for all citizens irrespective of their societal class.”

    Right activists, Aisha Yesufu and Henry Sheild were also not left out as they prayed and wished the vice president  speedy recovery.

    Shield wrote: “may the Lord Almighty heal you and hold the hands of the medical staff all through the procedure.

    “You will come out stronger and healthier in Jesus name. You are in our prayers.”

    On her part, Yesufu prayed “may God heal you completely.”

    TNG reports Osinbajo had the surgical operation performed by a team of specialist doctors, including Dr Wallace Ogufere, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Om Lahoti, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr Babajide Lawson, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.

    Others were Dr Ken Adegoke, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Dr Oladimeji Agbabiaka, Consultant Anaesthetist and Dr Adedoyin Dosunmu-Ogunbi, Consultant Physician and Medical Director.

  • Osinbajo’s leg surgery successful as Buhari, Nigerians react

    Osinbajo’s leg surgery successful as Buhari, Nigerians react

    President Muhammadu Buhari has wished Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo a speedy and full recovery after the Vice President went through a surgical procedure on Saturday to treat recurrent pain caused by a fracture in his leg.

    The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Saturday in Abuja, expressed glory to God for a successful surgery, and prayed for “speedy and full recovery.”

    He commended the medical team at the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, for “their competence, and a job well done.”

    Buhari assured the Vice-President of the prayers of Nigerians, and that of his family.

    Osinbanjo’s surgical procedure successful – Medics

    Meanwhile, medical doctors, who performed a surgical operation on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, to treat a recurrent pain caused by a fracture in his leg have concluded the procedure, describing it as successful.

    Osinbajo’s Spokesman, Mr Laolu Akande, posted a statement from the hospital confirming that the vice-president had a successful leg surgery on Saturday at the Duchess International Hospital, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.

    “The vice-president was admitted to Duchess International Hospital, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, today on account of a fracture of his right femur (thigh bone), possibly related to a longstanding injury associated with a game of squash.

    “He had a surgical operation performed by a team of specialist doctors, including Dr Wallace Ogufere, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Om Lahoti, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr Babajide Lawson, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.

    “Others were Dr Ken Adegoke, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Dr Oladimeji Agbabiaka, Consultant Anaesthetist and Dr Adedoyin Dosunmu-Ogunbi, Consultant Physician and Medical Director.

    “The operation was successful and Osinbajo is expected to be discharged within the next few days,” Dosunmu-Ogunbi said.

    Nigerians laud Osinbajo for use of local hospital for surgery

    Following the successful surgical operation, a cross-section of Nigerians have hailed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s openness about his health status and his choice of medical care in a local hospital.

    Laolu Akande,  Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, had on Saturday evening tweeted that  Osinbajo was in the hospital today for a surgical procedure.

    He said that the surgery was on account of a recurrent pain in the leg possibly sustained from an injury while playing squash.

    Medics in the Duchess International Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, afterwards confirmed that the procedure was successful.

    Reacting to the news, some Nigerians went on social media to commend the vice president’s choice of a local hospital for a medical procedure and wished him quick recovery.

    Ken Osemebor on Twitter reacted thus: “I was scared you wanted to refer to that helicopter crash…. I hope it’s something minor.

    “This is a new one, updating the citizens about the well-being of the vice president, one day we will do better; extend our best wishes to the vice president.”

    Kemisola Adekunle, in her tweet, said “I am sure it is not too serious. But kudos to the vice president for trusting in his doctors here at home and not having to fly abroad for treatment. It shows his believe in Nigeria medical doctors.”

    Another Nigerian simply known as Chika on Twitter said “speedy recovery sir. Noteworthy that he’s using a local hospital and local doctors. Talk and do.”

    Also, Tamuno Tonye wished “quick recovery to the senior advocate of masses who believes in everything in Nigeria, owned by Nigerians and for Nigerians.”

    He added, “our medical services has proven to be world class for all citizens irrespective of their societal class.”

    Right activists, Aisha Yesufu and Henry Sheild were also not left out as they prayed and wished the vice president  speedy recovery.

    Shield wrote: “may the Lord Almighty heal you and hold the hands of the medical staff all through the procedure.

    “You will come out stronger and healthier in Jesus name. You are in our prayers.”

    On her part, Yesufu prayed “may God heal you completely.”

  • BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo lands in hospital over excruciating leg pain

    BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo lands in hospital over excruciating leg pain

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been hospitalised over excruciating pain in his leg.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Osinbajo is hospitalised and is billed to undergo a surgical operation.

    Laolu Akande, Spokesman to the Vice President has confirmed the development.

    According to Akande, the leg pain is a recurrent one he possibly sustained from an injury while playing squash.

    The Spokesman disclosed that Osinbajo’s doctors would give an update on the treatment later.

    “VP Osinbajo is in the hospital today for a surgical procedure on account of a recurrent pain in the leg possibly sustained from an injury while playing squash.

    “His doctors would give an update of the treatment later today,” Akande disclosed.

  • Osinbajo leaves for Africa CEO forum in Abidjan

    Osinbajo leaves for Africa CEO forum in Abidjan

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo departed Abuja on Sunday for Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, to participate in the annual summit of the Africa CEO Forum.

    The vice president will participate in the event alongside other leaders in the continent and beyond.

    Osinbajo’s spokesman,  Laolu Akande, in a statement, said the forum would take place from June 13,  to June 14.

    The forum, organised by Jeune Afrique Media Group in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), an arm of the World Bank, is Africa’s largest private sector event.

    It features conferences, debates and high-level meetings dedicated to highlighting the role of the private sector in the development of the continent.

    Osinbajo will join President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, other business and political leaders in the opening panel in discussing the topic “Economic Sovereignty: From Ambition to Action”.

    The vice president will also hold bi-lateral meetings with different stakeholders.

    They include United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate on Inclusive Finance for Development, her Majesty, Queen Maxima of Netherlands and the Managing Director, IFC, Makhtar Diop, among others.

    Osinbajo, accompanied by the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Amb. Adeyemi Dipeolu, is expected back later on Monday.

  • God’s hands never too short to deliver Nigeria from challenges – SGF

    Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), says the hands of God are never too short to deliver Nigeria from whatever challenges it may be going through.

    He made the assertion at the 2022 Democracy Day interdenominational church service, held at the Abuja Christian Centre on Sunday, where he represented Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

    “We assure ourselves that the hands of God are never too short to deliver, and that his grace would always prevail for our good.

    “Equally important is that we also assure ourselves that no matter how challenging the situation or moment might be, there is always enough God-given strength within us as a people to surmount them.

    “Nigerians have always risen to the occasion; when it mattered most, we rose to the occasion when colonial powers subjugated our people and lorded over our resources.

    “We rose to the occasion, following the ravages of a civil war to rebuild a united country, no matter how imperfect, we rose to the occasion,” he said.

    The SGF added that the country also rose when military dictatorships pushed us to the age of extinction and negotiated our way into a democratic government.

    This, he said, provided a platform for us to build a country we could all be proud of, adding that we had come this far because of the collaboration of all.

    He extended President Muhammadu Buhari”s gratitude to the body of Christ for its stabilising role in the growth of the county’s democracy.

    “I believe an interdenominational gathering of this sort is an important way to mark this special anniversary of our nation’s democracy.

    “Largely because the values of justice, equality, fairness and inclusion, which underpin democratic governance are also at the heart of our Christian faith.

    “A day like this set aside to commemorate Nigeria’s transition from military rule to democratic governance gives us an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come as a people. It invites sobriety and gratitude,” he said.

    Mustapha said that the day allowed Nigerians to remember the decades characterised by lack of freedom, suspicion, and uncertainty and calls to mind the prayers, faith as well as the courageous actions.

    He urged people to therefore see the day as a day for gratitude and hope, and a day to remind ourselves that what was once thought impossible of Nigeria had been made possible.

    The SGF expressed optimism that with unity, all hands being on deck, there would be light at the end of the tunnel, in spite of the country’s challenges.

    “It is possible for joy to overcome sorrow, it is possible for peace to prevail, it is possible for us to be re-united, irrespective of our cultural, linguistic, religious or even ideological differences.

    “Jesus said to the crowd in Luke, Chapter 12, verse 54, when you see a cloud rising in the West, immediately you will say it’s going to rain.

    “And it does and of course we have seen the rain coming over Nigeria, reign of peace and prosperity, one which like the goodness of God touches everyone, no matter who or where they are.

    “Today, let us be rest assured in the promise and possibilities of Nigeria, we have the talent and the resources to be a beacon of hope and standard bearer for the rest of Africa and the block grace,” he said.

    Mustapha said that as a country, we had been progressively moving, proving that we had what it took to run an open, honest and transparent government that guarantees the rule of law.

    He added that the Federal Government had showed that it could lift 100 million people out of poverty and guarantee equal access to education and opportunities for our women.

    He said the government had also brought into fruition the most comprehensive social welfare programme for the poor and vulnerable in our society.

    “We know the challenges, we live with them, but we also know and we have seen in the worlds of hold apostle that in all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

    “And of course, our nation will continue its long but steady march toward the fulfillment of his goal.

    “I believe you are as persuaded as I am, because we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose,” he said.

    Mustapha assured that the government was working towards the emergence of a stronger, united, peaceful and economically prosperous Nigeria.

    Recall that from 1999, Nigeria had consistently celebrated Democracy Day.

    The day is used to mark the end of military rule, and the return of power and control to the hands of those freely elected by the people to represent them in government.

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) Buhari-led federal government in 2018, moved Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12, the day the election that launched Nigeria into democracy took place.

    The June 12, 1993, general election was acclaimed the freest election in the country’s political history, though the presumed winner, Chief Moshood Abiola, and Nigerians were denied their rights and choice of leadership.

    This was because the election was consequently annulled on June 24, same year, by the Gen. Ibrahim Babangida military administration.

    The service was attended by members of the diplomatic communities and heads of government agencies, among others.

  • Tinubu stops over at Osinbajo’s residence after thank-you visit to Buhari

    Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Thursday made an unscheduled stop at the residence of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo after paying a thank-you to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Osinbajo was in a meeting with his associates when Tinubu arrived at his residence, accompanied by the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

    According to the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Tinubu’s stop over at the residence of Osinbajo “was one of pleasantries and very convivial,” adding, that “the meeting lasted about 30 minutes”.

    Speaking to State House correspondents after the thank-you visit to Buhari, Tinubu pledged to sustain the President’s legacies when he wins the election and is sworn in as his successor.

    He commended the president for providing a level-playing field for the process of selecting the party’s presidential candidate.

    He recalled that the president had promised many times that he would support the democratic process and he had proven that with the party’s Presidential primary, which he won.

    “He promised the whole country and the world that he will build a legacy of transparency and consistency. Legacy of a level-playing ground for all the aspirants. He will be committed to democratic principles and values and he did so.

    “He didn’t endorse anybody, he didn’t impose anybody, he did not, at any time, attempt to tinker with the process of this election to favour one tribe or the other. He was steadfast, he was trust worthy, he was dependable, he was a leader,

    “If he had to give it to anybody, it’s not my victory that is important, it’s the process and the management of that election that gave it to President Muhammadu Buhari,” he said.

    Asked also of the choice of his running mate, he said “I won’t tell you that. That is my right, it’s in my pocket book”.

    The APC presidential candidate was accompanied on the visit by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Wale Tinubu.

    Tinubu emerged winner of the APC presidential primary election held at Eagle Square, Abuja, between June 7 and 8, 2022.

    He garnered 1,271 votes to defeat his closest rivals, Rotimi Amaechi, and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo who scored 316 and 235 votes respectively while Senate President Ahmad Lawan got 152 votes.

    President Buhari had on June 8 congratulated Tinubu, the APC Presidential Flagbearer in the 2023 elections.

    He said: “Having emerged victorious he has our full and unwavering support.

    ”Now our party must unite behind our candidate to achieve victory at the 2023 elections so that our government will continue to secure our communities, grow our economy and continue the fight against corruption.”

  • 2023: Osinbajo absent from VIP box as Tinubu leads in APC presidential primary

    Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is momentarily not present in the VIP box of Eagle Square as Bola Tinubu leads in the ongoing presidential primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the reason for Osinbajo’s absence is not yet known, but he is currently trailing Tinubu as the ballots are being sorted.

    As of 11:12 am when ballots are being sorted, Tinubu has scored 900 votes, while the Vice President has scored 127 votes, trailing Rotimi Amaechi as well, who has scored 179 votes.

    Ahmed Lawal has scored 53 votes, Yahaya Bello has scored 23 votes, Dave Umahi has scored 10 votes, Ben Ayade has scored 9 votes, Ahmed Sani has scored 2 votes, Sani Yerima has scored 1 vote, and void votes were 7.

    Meanwhile, Chairman of the Yemi Osinbajo media Council, Barr Richard Akinnola has conceded defeat and congratulated Tinubu.

    He stated thus: “Congratulations, Asiwaju Tinubu, the presumed winner of the primaries. In any contest, there must be a winner.

    “However, I’m very proud of my choice of support in the person of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. I have no iota of regret over my support for him.

    “It was a privilege to play a pivotal role for him during the process. I would gladly do it over and over again.

    “It’s a matter of conviction. And for all our supporters and other volunteers who worked assiduously, day and night on the PYO project, God bless you all. I’m so proud of all of you.

    “As l often say, God rules in the affairs of men and He has a purpose for what just happened.

    “Understandably, many of you are dispirited and downcast but do not let your heart be troubled.

    “There must be a reason God allowed this. It may not be manifest to us now but later as He is all knowing.

    “I’m unfazed, unbowed and VERY PROUD of PYO. Our supporters, abeg, make una shake it off. No be say person die Life goes on. No yawa.

     

     

    More details follow shortly…

  • Primaries: You can’t wish Nigeria well and vote for someone you do not believe in – Osinbajo

    Primaries: You can’t wish Nigeria well and vote for someone you do not believe in – Osinbajo

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday said you cannot wish Nigeria well by voting for someone you don’t believe in.

    The Vice President revealed this at the venue of the APC Convention in Abuja, the Vice president reminded the 2322 delegates that the future of the country lies in their hands.

    He said, 2,322 persons will decide our future and our children, will decide the future of the largest black African nation.

    While urging them to vote right, Osinbajo said; “God allows us by our prayers to vote for someone who has the interest of this country at heart. You cannot vote for someone you do not believe in.

    “When you vote tonight know that your vote carries the answers that you have prayed for the future of Nigeria and that of our children. Your vote will decide our future, the future of our children as well as the largest black African nation”.

    Osinbajo who disclosed that he is
    deeply honoured to stand with the other 22 aspirants to share the stage with them said, Nigeria has all its takes to compete with other nations.

    “I’ve schooled here, work here, been around here all my life. It is possible to have a world class health care system, explore oil and gas in the Niger Delta, south east, Gombe, we can have one of the best steel companies here.

    “We can build helicopters and planes etc and in two decade, we can become the fastest developed nation on earth. We have the talent and resources, we have the capacity.

    “We can release a hundred million people out of poverty, social welfare program for the poor. We’ve done the most ambitious projects under President Muhammadu Buhari. Everything we can imagine or dream is within our reach. All that is left is for us to make the right decision tonight.

    ” In discharging my duties as vice president in the past 7 years, I am most prepared for the task ahead and I will be ready from day one. It is for this reason that I Vice President Yemi Osinbajo present myself to you as the presidential candidate tonight”, Osinbajo added.