Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo is optimistic that the country will overcome present challenges and realise its potentials if people who share progressive views continue to work together.
Professor Osinbajo stated this when he received members of a SouthWest Think-Tank known as IMODOYE led by former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa.
The Yoruba word, Imodoye, means knowledge is valuable.
Osinbajo said, “I am very hopeful that this country will truly realize its potentials and I believe that all of us working together can make that happen.
“If the progressive ideas are put forward and we focus, then this country indeed will work.
“The country is ours, we should make it happen, there will be many challenges but I think that we must be prepared to face it until progressive views of improved welfare for the citizens that we represent, eventually prevail.”
Vice President Osinbajo highlighted the efforts of the Buhari administration to address some of the challenges confronting Nigerians, noting the imperative of job creation in government’s plan.
“The best way out of where we are today is to have a massive plan for investment because that is really how to create opportunities for jobs, which is what we are hoping to achieve with the Economic Sustainability Plan, creating opportunities through the solar investments with 5 million connections, the Farms for Jobs Project and the Social Housing Scheme,” Professor Osinbajo stated.
He reiterated that the welfare of the people and the progress of the country has always been and would remain the priority of the APC and the Buhari administration.
Earlier in his remark, former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, said the visit was to identify with and support the cause of Professor Osinbajo whom he described as “intelligent, hardworking, articulate” and a very proud son of the Southwest region.
He said, “we want to let you know that you are appreciated, we are proud of you and the work that you are doing, we know it is not an easy job. We also want to let you know that we want to join you in nation-building, if there is anything, any assignment you want us to undertake, we are at your service, that is why we are here.”
Former Governor Daniel who is now an APC member led the Imodoye delegation which included some other new entrants into the party.
He said having joined the party he has visited the President, Governors, and other leaders including Chief Bisi Akande.
With him at the VP’s office were Mr Dare Babarinsa, a veteran journalist; and Otunba Opeyemi Agbaje, a policy analyst. Others were, Mr Ayodele Olaoye, Mr Kole Omololu, Mr. Kole Abe, Mr Deola Sosanwo, Mr Steve Oliyide, Mr John Obafemi and Mr Demola Folarin.
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