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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Realisticallyme: 3:04pm On Oct 02, 2018
This man is a confirmed fool.
Nigeria is not a church program where pastors sell hope to the gullible.
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by gurunlocker: 3:05pm On Oct 02, 2018
Lol.... We have been hearing same gibberish for the past 3 years.
Failed government!!!

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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Reelmii: 3:05pm On Oct 02, 2018
it will happen after rapture has taken place
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Benekruku(m): 3:05pm On Oct 02, 2018
rozayx5:
Fooolish



Prof


Calling a Prof foolish shocked

Exclude the fact that his in politics

How many WAEC certificate holders with complete result do you have in your family?

Start from your Grand father

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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Nobody: 3:05pm On Oct 02, 2018
presidency:
Office Of The Vice President

Press Release

Nigeria Is Going To Be The Envy Of The World Soon, Says VP Osinbajo On Independence Day


“The reason why we are so optimistic is because we know that we are the best, we know we are going to excel, it may seem like it’s taking a while, and there are many problems, but every one of the over 1,000 days that I have been Vice President for, I grow stronger in my complete confidence that we are going to be the envy of the whole world in a few short years. Well, you might say that that is optimistic, why not, I am a Nigerian” – VP Osinbajo


Remarks By His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, Vice President Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria, At The Independence Day Dinner And Gala Night Held At The State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, On Monday, October 1, 2018

Protocols

I am extremely pleased to be here to join you all at this special anniversary dinner. I also must thank you all very much for honouring our invitation to be here to celebrate our country, especially on this 58th anniversary of our Independence. I am 61 years old this year, and most of those six decades I have lived here in this country, here in Nigeria. So, I think I can say that I know Nigeria quite well.

A few years ago, a poll reported in The British Independent newspaper declared us the happiest people on earth. The same poll said that we were also amongst the most optimistic people on earth, despite everything that we’ve experienced as a nation. I agree with both assessments, in other words, that we are possibly one of the happiest in the world, but I must also add that we are by far the most humorous people on the face of the earth. Well, if you don’t agree with me, but I can tell you so many reasons why we are the most humourous.

A few months ago, an important Nigerian politician who was on his way to a trial in a court said he was abducted. And after he escaped from his abductors, he remained hiding on a tree for 11 hours. The most interesting part of that story is that many people online in particular, on the Internet, started to tell stories of different birds and how long those birds could remain perched on a tree. All these were the Nigerian contributions to that story.

Yet another very important politician insists, and still insists that the most important attribute for leadership is dancing, and boy could he dance! And for those who think that that is ridiculous at least 200,000 people voted for him in a particular election.

When I served as Adviser to the Attorney General of the Federation between 1987 and 1992, I had a driver who was always broke. But he was always so optimistic. He had 14 children, while I, his boss, had only one child at the time. And I asked him, “Why do you just keep having so many children?” Of course he had more than one wife. He said to me in Yoruba “I don’t know which of them can become President of Nigeria. So, the more I have, the better my chances.” How optimistic can you be? Only a Nigerian can be that optimistic.

Wherever we are from, from whatever part of this great country that we are from, whether we are from the North, the South-South, the South East, West, wherever, we have the same DNA. We love our country and this may not always be obvious, but you try insulting Nigeria if you are a foreigner and you will see our fierce and angry our reaction can be. A Nigerian can say the same thing, but if you’re a foreigner, don’t try it.

We love our food, we love our clothes, we love our merrymaking. We love to be successful and we love success. We are resilient, we are fair minded. Nigerians always fight for the underdog, we believe in justice and the rule of law, even though our system still can do much better. But we are by far one of the smartest and, perhaps, the most talented people on earth. And I don’t say that lightly.

In the US, Nigerians are the most educated ethnic group, not one of the most educated, but the most educated. Sixty per cent of Nigerians in the US, we are told, have college degrees. This is above the American average of 30%. And Nigerians in US are one of the highest income earners in the US, and I choose America as one example. Nigerians earn 25% more than the median US income.

The world’s fastest supercomputer was designed by a world-renowned inventor, Philip Emeagwali, a full-blown Nigerian. This means Nigeria has the patent for the world’s fastest computer. The wealthiest black African, a Nigerian. Isn’t that a good thing? We are also told that the wealthiest black woman in the world is also a Nigerian. Who knows who the next wealthiest African would be here or the next wealthiest African?

A Nigerian family, The Imafidons, who live in the UK, have been officially been declared the smartest family in the UK, a family of about six children who have excelled in their academics in incredible ways. The designer of that famous car, Chevrolet Volt, is a guy called Jelani Aliyu, he now works for the Nigerian government; super talented Nigerian from Sokoto State. And for those who think that we are only giants in technology and business, Anthony Joshua is the world’s best heavyweight boxer, for those who watch boxing.

Everybody is dancing to Nigerian music, and our traditional attires, especially our women attires and headgears have conquered Africa. Even our male attire, there’s just something about the Nigerian swag. Whether they like it or not, we Nigerians are just exceptional, we are just different. Anywhere you go, you know a Nigerian, don’t you recognize a Nigerian when you see one? You can just tell. If you see anyone reading a book on How to become self-confident, know that he is not a Nigerian, we are born self-confident.

The reason why we are so optimistic is because we know that we are the best, we know we are going to excel, it may seem like it’s taking a while, and there are many problems, but every one of the over 1,000 days that I have been Vice President for, I grow stronger in my complete confidence that we are going to be the envy of the whole world in a few short years. Well, you might say that that is optimistic, why not, I am a Nigerian.

Happy Independence Day. God bless you all.


Released by:
Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity
Office of the Vice President
2nd October, 2018


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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by cinoedhunter: 3:06pm On Oct 02, 2018
Is that a prophecy or day dreaming ?
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by bujebudanu1(m): 3:06pm On Oct 02, 2018
It's Oct 2.
No salary alert yet from two govt jobs

Only the Nigeria Cameroon.somalia can envy Nigeria
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by excomarow(m): 3:06pm On Oct 02, 2018
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by abbeyty(m): 3:07pm On Oct 02, 2018
I have been hearing that since I was in my mama belle. Tell us what we haven't heard before sir.

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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by adecz: 3:07pm On Oct 02, 2018
Definitely not under Buhari!! undecided undecided undecided undecided undecided
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by AFONJACOW(m): 3:08pm On Oct 02, 2018
I spit on this lying dwarf
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by micchi(m): 3:09pm On Oct 02, 2018
Kingosytex:
yes 9ja is gonna be great but certainly not with fraudhari at the helm. the old man's bigotry, ethnicism, nepotism, religious fanaticism as well as his atavistic and retrogressive approach to things cannot enhance such greatness
. you said it all
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Officialzoe: 3:11pm On Oct 02, 2018
this one wants to start saying stupid things like his father
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Reminder: 3:11pm On Oct 02, 2018
Haha, abeg make una dey talk truth....Well, maybe he meant Geria in Spain, not Ni-Geria.
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Nobody: 3:12pm On Oct 02, 2018
presidency:
Office Of The Vice President

Press Release

Nigeria Is Going To Be The Envy Of The World Soon, Says VP Osinbajo On Independence Day


“The reason why we are so optimistic is because we know that we are the best, we know we are going to excel, it may seem like it’s taking a while, and there are many problems, but every one of the over 1,000 days that I have been Vice President for, I grow stronger in my complete confidence that we are going to be the envy of the whole world in a few short years. Well, you might say that that is optimistic, why not, I am a Nigerian” – VP Osinbajo


Remarks By His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, Vice President Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria, At The Independence Day Dinner And Gala Night Held At The State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, On Monday, October 1, 2018

Protocols

I am extremely pleased to be here to join you all at this special anniversary dinner. I also must thank you all very much for honouring our invitation to be here to celebrate our country, especially on this 58th anniversary of our Independence. I am 61 years old this year, and most of those six decades I have lived here in this country, here in Nigeria. So, I think I can say that I know Nigeria quite well.

A few years ago, a poll reported in The British Independent newspaper declared us the happiest people on earth. The same poll said that we were also amongst the most optimistic people on earth, despite everything that we’ve experienced as a nation. I agree with both assessments, in other words, that we are possibly one of the happiest in the world, but I must also add that we are by far the most humorous people on the face of the earth. Well, if you don’t agree with me, but I can tell you so many reasons why we are the most humourous.

A few months ago, an important Nigerian politician who was on his way to a trial in a court said he was abducted. And after he escaped from his abductors, he remained hiding on a tree for 11 hours. The most interesting part of that story is that many people online in particular, on the Internet, started to tell stories of different birds and how long those birds could remain perched on a tree. All these were the Nigerian contributions to that story.

Yet another very important politician insists, and still insists that the most important attribute for leadership is dancing, and boy could he dance! And for those who think that that is ridiculous at least 200,000 people voted for him in a particular election.

When I served as Adviser to the Attorney General of the Federation between 1987 and 1992, I had a driver who was always broke. But he was always so optimistic. He had 14 children, while I, his boss, had only one child at the time. And I asked him, “Why do you just keep having so many children?” Of course he had more than one wife. He said to me in Yoruba “I don’t know which of them can become President of Nigeria. So, the more I have, the better my chances.” How optimistic can you be? Only a Nigerian can be that optimistic.

Wherever we are from, from whatever part of this great country that we are from, whether we are from the North, the South-South, the South East, West, wherever, we have the same DNA. We love our country and this may not always be obvious, but you try insulting Nigeria if you are a foreigner and you will see our fierce and angry our reaction can be. A Nigerian can say the same thing, but if you’re a foreigner, don’t try it.

We love our food, we love our clothes, we love our merrymaking. We love to be successful and we love success. We are resilient, we are fair minded. Nigerians always fight for the underdog, we believe in justice and the rule of law, even though our system still can do much better. But we are by far one of the smartest and, perhaps, the most talented people on earth. And I don’t say that lightly.

In the US, Nigerians are the most educated ethnic group, not one of the most educated, but the most educated. Sixty per cent of Nigerians in the US, we are told, have college degrees. This is above the American average of 30%. And Nigerians in US are one of the highest income earners in the US, and I choose America as one example. Nigerians earn 25% more than the median US income.

The world’s fastest supercomputer was designed by a world-renowned inventor, Philip Emeagwali, a full-blown Nigerian. This means Nigeria has the patent for the world’s fastest computer. The wealthiest black African, a Nigerian. Isn’t that a good thing? We are also told that the wealthiest black woman in the world is also a Nigerian. Who knows who the next wealthiest African would be here or the next wealthiest African?

A Nigerian family, The Imafidons, who live in the UK, have been officially been declared the smartest family in the UK, a family of about six children who have excelled in their academics in incredible ways. The designer of that famous car, Chevrolet Volt, is a guy called Jelani Aliyu, he now works for the Nigerian government; super talented Nigerian from Sokoto State. And for those who think that we are only giants in technology and business, Anthony Joshua is the world’s best heavyweight boxer, for those who watch boxing.

Everybody is dancing to Nigerian music, and our traditional attires, especially our women attires and headgears have conquered Africa. Even our male attire, there’s just something about the Nigerian swag. Whether they like it or not, we Nigerians are just exceptional, we are just different. Anywhere you go, you know a Nigerian, don’t you recognize a Nigerian when you see one? You can just tell. If you see anyone reading a book on How to become self-confident, know that he is not a Nigerian, we are born self-confident.

The reason why we are so optimistic is because we know that we are the best, we know we are going to excel, it may seem like it’s taking a while, and there are many problems, but every one of the over 1,000 days that I have been Vice President for, I grow stronger in my complete confidence that we are going to be the envy of the whole world in a few short years. Well, you might say that that is optimistic, why not, I am a Nigerian.

Happy Independence Day. God bless you all.


Released by:
Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity
Office of the Vice President
2nd October, 2018

GTFOH.
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by ojimbo(m): 3:12pm On Oct 02, 2018
Oooooo, Nigerians are really tolerant

Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by blackfase(m): 3:12pm On Oct 02, 2018
Under your APC's horrendous style of leadership huh? Ok Kontunu... angry sad undecided cry.

Maybe theres a possibility but never under your clueless and weak ass govt. So i guess if and when it happens, credit will go to whichever genius that would make such happen, but never you clueless bunch. Nonsense!!!
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by dermmy(m): 3:14pm On Oct 02, 2018
Ha haha
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Jaqenhghar: 3:15pm On Oct 02, 2018
KanwuliaExtra:
Look at this JOSEPH THE DREAMER? grin
This one is worse than dreaming. This is hallicunating. He must be on some specie of weed we never heard of

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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Nobody: 3:15pm On Oct 02, 2018
All these lies is what I hate to hear. Nigeria will be the poorest nation by 2050 if we don’t change from the present https://www.gatesfoundation.org/goalkeepers/report?utm_source=BG&utm_medium=TW&utm_campaign=UNGA18&utm_term=GLRPT&utm_content=VIDOT&linkId=57516745#read-the-message
We should always tell ourselves the truth. We can’t develop beyond our mental capacity most importantly the mental capacity of our leaders.
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Agugbadin: 3:16pm On Oct 02, 2018
How can the world envy a country where human blood, heads and other human parts are used for rituals to win political positions, for money rituals by even young people who have just finished their NYSC but want to be become billonare overnight, a country where kidnapping for ransom is a profession, to mention but a few

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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by meccuno: 3:20pm On Oct 02, 2018
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presidency:
Office Of The Vice President

Press Release

Nigeria Is Going To Be The Envy Of The World Soon, Says VP Osinbajo On Independence Day


“The reason why we are so optimistic is because we know that we are the best, we know we are going to excel, it may seem like it’s taking a while, and there are many problems, but every one of the over 1,000 days that I have been Vice President for, I grow stronger in my complete confidence that we are going to be the envy of the whole world in a few short years. Well, you might say that that is optimistic, why not, I am a Nigerian” – VP Osinbajo


Remarks By His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, Vice President Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria, At The Independence Day Dinner And Gala Night Held At The State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, On Monday, October 1, 2018

Protocols

I am extremely pleased to be here to join you all at this special anniversary dinner. I also must thank you all very much for honouring our invitation to be here to celebrate our country, especially on this 58th anniversary of our Independence. I am 61 years old this year, and most of those six decades I have lived here in this country, here in Nigeria. So, I think I can say that I know Nigeria quite well.

A few years ago, a poll reported in The British Independent newspaper declared us the happiest people on earth. The same poll said that we were also amongst the most optimistic people on earth, despite everything that we’ve experienced as a nation. I agree with both assessments, in other words, that we are possibly one of the happiest in the world, but I must also add that we are by far the most humorous people on the face of the earth. Well, if you don’t agree with me, but I can tell you so many reasons why we are the most humourous.

A few months ago, an important Nigerian politician who was on his way to a trial in a court said he was abducted. And after he escaped from his abductors, he remained hiding on a tree for 11 hours. The most interesting part of that story is that many people online in particular, on the Internet, started to tell stories of different birds and how long those birds could remain perched on a tree. All these were the Nigerian contributions to that story.

Yet another very important politician insists, and still insists that the most important attribute for leadership is dancing, and boy could he dance! And for those who think that that is ridiculous at least 200,000 people voted for him in a particular election.

When I served as Adviser to the Attorney General of the Federation between 1987 and 1992, I had a driver who was always broke. But he was always so optimistic. He had 14 children, while I, his boss, had only one child at the time. And I asked him, “Why do you just keep having so many children?” Of course he had more than one wife. He said to me in Yoruba “I don’t know which of them can become President of Nigeria. So, the more I have, the better my chances.” How optimistic can you be? Only a Nigerian can be that optimistic.

Wherever we are from, from whatever part of this great country that we are from, whether we are from the North, the South-South, the South East, West, wherever, we have the same DNA. We love our country and this may not always be obvious, but you try insulting Nigeria if you are a foreigner and you will see our fierce and angry our reaction can be. A Nigerian can say the same thing, but if you’re a foreigner, don’t try it.

We love our food, we love our clothes, we love our merrymaking. We love to be successful and we love success. We are resilient, we are fair minded. Nigerians always fight for the underdog, we believe in justice and the rule of law, even though our system still can do much better. But we are by far one of the smartest and, perhaps, the most talented people on earth. And I don’t say that lightly.

In the US, Nigerians are the most educated ethnic group, not one of the most educated, but the most educated. Sixty per cent of Nigerians in the US, we are told, have college degrees. This is above the American average of 30%. And Nigerians in US are one of the highest income earners in the US, and I choose America as one example. Nigerians earn 25% more than the median US income.

The world’s fastest supercomputer was designed by a world-renowned inventor, Philip Emeagwali, a full-blown Nigerian. This means Nigeria has the patent for the world’s fastest computer. The wealthiest black African, a Nigerian. Isn’t that a good thing? We are also told that the wealthiest black woman in the world is also a Nigerian. Who knows who the next wealthiest African would be here or the next wealthiest African?

A Nigerian family, The Imafidons, who live in the UK, have been officially been declared the smartest family in the UK, a family of about six children who have excelled in their academics in incredible ways. The designer of that famous car, Chevrolet Volt, is a guy called Jelani Aliyu, he now works for the Nigerian government; super talented Nigerian from Sokoto State. And for those who think that we are only giants in technology and business, Anthony Joshua is the world’s best heavyweight boxer, for those who watch boxing.

Everybody is dancing to Nigerian music, and our traditional attires, especially our women attires and headgears have conquered Africa. Even our male attire, there’s just something about the Nigerian swag. Whether they like it or not, we Nigerians are just exceptional, we are just different. Anywhere you go, you know a Nigerian, don’t you recognize a Nigerian when you see one? You can just tell. If you see anyone reading a book on How to become self-confident, know that he is not a Nigerian, we are born self-confident.

The reason why we are so optimistic is because we know that we are the best, we know we are going to excel, it may seem like it’s taking a while, and there are many problems, but every one of the over 1,000 days that I have been Vice President for, I grow stronger in my complete confidence that we are going to be the envy of the whole world in a few short years. Well, you might say that that is optimistic, why not, I am a Nigerian.

Happy Independence Day. God bless you all.


Released by:
Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity
Office of the Vice President
2nd October, 2018
[/s]Rubbish as usual

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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by jattopeter(m): 3:20pm On Oct 02, 2018
See bullet....hahahahhahahahhaha[color=#000099][/color]
Benekruku:



Calling a Prof foolish shocked

Exclude the fact that his in politics

How many WAEC certificate holders with complete result do you have in your family?

Start from your Grand father
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Temple1288(m): 3:22pm On Oct 02, 2018
Osibanjo! I thought pastors claim they don't lie?
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by surgical: 3:23pm On Oct 02, 2018
wittyt98:
Talk Is Cheap old man
Nigeria ain't one of those Rccg business centers where y'all sell hope to Desperate miracle seekers. maybe it is tho grin but We re done listening to all this trashy prophesies!!! we need to see the work y'all putting in for the betterment of this shithole
omo well said very apt nothing to add

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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by wink2015(m): 3:25pm On Oct 02, 2018
presidency:
Office Of The Vice President

Press Release

Nigeria Is Going To Be The Envy Of The World Soon, Says VP Osinbajo On Independence Day


“The reason why we are so optimistic is because we know that we are the best, we know we are going to excel, it may seem like it’s taking a while, and there are many problems, but every one of the over 1,000 days that I have been Vice President for, I grow stronger in my complete confidence that we are going to be the envy of the whole world in a few short years. Well, you might say that that is optimistic, why not, I am a Nigerian” – VP Osinbajo


Remarks By His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, Vice President Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria, At The Independence Day Dinner And Gala Night Held At The State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, On Monday, October 1, 2018

Protocols

I am extremely pleased to be here to join you all at this special anniversary dinner. I also must thank you all very much for honouring our invitation to be here to celebrate our country, especially on this 58th anniversary of our Independence. I am 61 years old this year, and most of those six decades I have lived here in this country, here in Nigeria. So, I think I can say that I know Nigeria quite well.

A few years ago, a poll reported in The British Independent newspaper declared us the happiest people on earth. The same poll said that we were also amongst the most optimistic people on earth, despite everything that we’ve experienced as a nation. I agree with both assessments, in other words, that we are possibly one of the happiest in the world, but I must also add that we are by far the most humorous people on the face of the earth. Well, if you don’t agree with me, but I can tell you so many reasons why we are the most humourous.

A few months ago, an important Nigerian politician who was on his way to a trial in a court said he was abducted. And after he escaped from his abductors, he remained hiding on a tree for 11 hours. The most interesting part of that story is that many people online in particular, on the Internet, started to tell stories of different birds and how long those birds could remain perched on a tree. All these were the Nigerian contributions to that story.

Yet another very important politician insists, and still insists that the most important attribute for leadership is dancing, and boy could he dance! And for those who think that that is ridiculous at least 200,000 people voted for him in a particular election.

When I served as Adviser to the Attorney General of the Federation between 1987 and 1992, I had a driver who was always broke. But he was always so optimistic. He had 14 children, while I, his boss, had only one child at the time. And I asked him, “Why do you just keep having so many children?” Of course he had more than one wife. He said to me in Yoruba “I don’t know which of them can become President of Nigeria. So, the more I have, the better my chances.” How optimistic can you be? Only a Nigerian can be that optimistic.

Wherever we are from, from whatever part of this great country that we are from, whether we are from the North, the South-South, the South East, West, wherever, we have the same DNA. We love our country and this may not always be obvious, but you try insulting Nigeria if you are a foreigner and you will see our fierce and angry our reaction can be. A Nigerian can say the same thing, but if you’re a foreigner, don’t try it.

We love our food, we love our clothes, we love our merrymaking. We love to be successful and we love success. We are resilient, we are fair minded. Nigerians always fight for the underdog, we believe in justice and the rule of law, even though our system still can do much better. But we are by far one of the smartest and, perhaps, the most talented people on earth. And I don’t say that lightly.

In the US, Nigerians are the most educated ethnic group, not one of the most educated, but the most educated. Sixty per cent of Nigerians in the US, we are told, have college degrees. This is above the American average of 30%. And Nigerians in US are one of the highest income earners in the US, and I choose America as one example. Nigerians earn 25% more than the median US income.

The world’s fastest supercomputer was designed by a world-renowned inventor, Philip Emeagwali, a full-blown Nigerian. This means Nigeria has the patent for the world’s fastest computer. The wealthiest black African, a Nigerian. Isn’t that a good thing? We are also told that the wealthiest black woman in the world is also a Nigerian. Who knows who the next wealthiest African would be here or the next wealthiest African?

A Nigerian family, The Imafidons, who live in the UK, have been officially been declared the smartest family in the UK, a family of about six children who have excelled in their academics in incredible ways. The designer of that famous car, Chevrolet Volt, is a guy called Jelani Aliyu, he now works for the Nigerian government; super talented Nigerian from Sokoto State. And for those who think that we are only giants in technology and business, Anthony Joshua is the world’s best heavyweight boxer, for those who watch boxing.

Everybody is dancing to Nigerian music, and our traditional attires, especially our women attires and headgears have conquered Africa. Even our male attire, there’s just something about the Nigerian swag. Whether they like it or not, we Nigerians are just exceptional, we are just different. Anywhere you go, you know a Nigerian, don’t you recognize a Nigerian when you see one? You can just tell. If you see anyone reading a book on How to become self-confident, know that he is not a Nigerian, we are born self-confident.

The reason why we are so optimistic is because we know that we are the best, we know we are going to excel, it may seem like it’s taking a while, and there are many problems, but every one of the over 1,000 days that I have been Vice President for, I grow stronger in my complete confidence that we are going to be the envy of the whole world in a few short years. Well, you might say that that is optimistic, why not, I am a Nigerian.

Happy Independence Day. God bless you all.


Released by:
Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity
Office of the Vice President
2nd October, 2018

ANCIENT FAIRYTALES!

Prof. Osinbanjo is selling a greek gift.

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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by safetyInspector(m): 3:26pm On Oct 02, 2018
We are sick and tired of hearing this. Back then in mid-eighties, I can remember when they use to tell us over the radio about vision 2000, they thought that the year 2000 will never come because there was a rumour that the world will end by 2000. I was praying to God to hold back the world's destruction so that I will be among those that will enjoy glorious Nigeria at the year 2000. Sadly 18 years after my beloved Nigeria took more steps back from what we were used to in the eighties.

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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Nobody: 3:27pm On Oct 02, 2018
gen2briz:
You don start again abi... Na this same story you tell us for 2015... The very soon never reach abi....
We are not even on the right path yet . May not happen in our life time
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Nobody: 3:27pm On Oct 02, 2018
ENOUGH OF THE DUMB RHETORICS!
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Nobody: 3:27pm On Oct 02, 2018
ENOUGH OF THE DUMB RHETORICS! !
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by babadee1(m): 3:28pm On Oct 02, 2018
This man thinks he's still in church. Please sir leave prophecy for the pastors and face policy biko.
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by KanwuliaExtra: 3:30pm On Oct 02, 2018
Jaqenhghar:

This one is worse than dreaming. This is hallicunating. He must be on some specie of weed we never heard

Too much of TINUBU’s cocaine I swear! grin

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