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"Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by presidency: 2:13pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
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 7 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Kingosytex(m): 2:21pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
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 43 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by PFRB: 2:33pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
We have been hearing this since 1979 78 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by KanwuliaExtra: 2:34pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Look at this JOSEPH THE DREAMER? 49 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Racoon(m): 2:51pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
When Nigeris is the world's headquarters of poverty. Government of "we will, soon, we shall" Still confirming that his government of course have been a confirmed failure. 38 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by ZKOSOSO(m): 2:59pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Ina ya dream....abi? With heartbreaking never seen before extreme wickedness of Buhari and his Fulani Herdsmen in power...? It's a dream 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by michoim(m): 3:01pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Yes ooo |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by akinszz: 3:01pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Lies 10 Likes
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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by BruncleZuma: 3:02pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Nah So... 45 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by wonuks(m): 3:02pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by gen2briz(m): 3:02pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
You don start again abi... Na this same story you tell us for 2015... The very soon never reach abi.... 9 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by maxiuc(m): 3:02pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
1 Like |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Smellymouth: 3:02pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Hahahaha. 12 Likes
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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by wittyt98(m): 3:02pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
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 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 48 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Deeldorado: 3:02pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Daydreamer. When you're doing nothing to make it happen. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Lexusgs430: 3:02pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Keep dreaming...... 1 Like |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Impregnable101: 3:02pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Delusional 4 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Bizzysmitty(m): 3:02pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
True talk |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by BIGDADDY000(m): 3:02pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
haha, says the toothless bull dog that cant even safe his generation from this tyranny. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by bujebudanu1(m): 3:02pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Y'all should care for the citizens first. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by seyigiggle: 3:03pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
yes, in poverty? 3 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Wiseandtrue(f): 3:03pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Infact, make I no talk the thing wey dey 4 my mind 4 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by rozayx5(m): 3:03pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Fooolish Prof 2 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by BabaJideAFONJA(f): 3:03pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
I had expected nothing less or more than ass-licking from an Afonja. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Nobody: 3:03pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Yes I believe. |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by sheguy(m): 3:03pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Dreamer |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by SageTravels: 3:03pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
with this method of leadership |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Benekruku(m): 3:03pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
God bless His Excellence, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo 2 Likes |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by uuzba(m): 3:03pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Soon Please when is "soon-O-clock"? 10 Likes 1 Share
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Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by MsFaith: 3:03pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Will soon, will soon, Will soon = 100years to come 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by EnglishUsa: 3:04pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Nigerian news caster will be like: listen to nigerian heart breaking news. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: "Nigeria Will Soon Be The Envy Of The World" - VP Osinbajo by Pray(m): 3:04pm On Oct 02, 2018 |
Egbon, you don join them for lie abi? 2 Likes 1 Share |
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