Nigeria’s vice president, Yemi Osinbajo has announced his bid for the presidency.
The vice president made the declaration in a video that was posted on his social media platforms.
Professor Osinbajo said he knows Nigerians’ hopes, aspirations, and fears, having met with citizens of various socioeconomic classes in “practically all local governments in Nigeria.”
For the past seven (7) years, I have served as Vice President under a true Nigerian patriot, President Muhammadu Buhari. In these 7 years, while on the train of duty and service, I traversed every part of our country, meeting Nigerians of every cadre, class, tribe and walks of life, both young and old; I MET YOU. I've stood where you stand and sat where you sit. I know and I understand our hopes, aspirations and fears from a place of relatable proximity; and I believe that in those hopes and aspirations are the seeds for the great Nigeria that we all desire. I believe that the very reason why the Almighty God gave me these experiences, these insights, and these opportunities, is that they must be put to the use of our country and its great peoples. This is why today, with utmost humility, I formally declare my intention to run for the office of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the platform of our great party, the All Progressives Congress. I also most solemnly and respectfully seek your support as fellow Nigerians everywhere in this land and the diaspora, as we embark on this great and exciting journey that lies ahead of us. IT IS TIME. #ItisTime
Posted by Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday, April 10, 2022
He also pledged to complete what the government of Muhammadu Buhari started, such as:
- The transformation of Nigeria’s security and intelligence architecture.
- The completion of justice reforms.
- Advancing infrastructure development.
- The Provision of an excellent environment for businesses to thrive.
- Advancing agricultural revolution.
- The creation of a tech economy.
- The enhancement of the government’s social investment programme.
- The lifting of millions of Nigerians out of poverty.
- The reformation of the educational system.
- And ensuring universal health coverage.
He also pledged to work on the provision of jobs for Nigerians.
