The executive functions of the Nigerian vice president includes participation in all cabinet meetings and, by statute, membership in the National Security Council,
The National Defence Council, Federal Executive Council, and the Chairman of National Economic Council. Although the vice president may take an active role in establishing policy in the Executive Branch by serving on such committees and councils,
the relative power of the Nigerian vice president's office depends upon the duties delegated by the president.

Osinbajo as VP can’t do the following:

1. FIRE APPOINTEES: VP cannot fire any appointee even if they’re found wanting. he will have to wait for president.

2. ORDER THE MILITARY: President apart from being the head of the executive branch of govt, is also the C-in-C of the armed forces. Put succinctly, President is the only civilian that the military takes orders from.

3. APPOINTMENTS: the VP cannot make any appointment, Act establishing most government agencies and departments state expressly that “the President shall appoint.” Even the VP’s personal staffers are appointees of the President, only seconded to his office.

4. WRITE THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: Unlike the United States where the Vice-President is also the Senate President, Nigeria’s VPs doesn't have any dealings with the Office of the Senate President except when the Vice-President is acting as the President.

5. SIGN BILLS: Vice president can’t sign bills (he can only sign bills if acting as president

6. DECLARE WAR/STATE OF EMERGENCY: Section 305 of the Constitution states expressly that only the President can declare a state of emergency or war.


****THE RELATIVE POWER OF THE NIGERIAN VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE DEPENDS UPON THE DUTIES DELEGATED BY THE PRESIDENT.*****

Function of any running mate in Nigeria has been reduced to loyalty

Our constitution is useless

We are so lucky to have Osinbajo as our VP.

Thanks for this, at least some online miscreants gather knowledge from it. They will stop blaming Osinbajo for everything.

Nn

We should be reminded of these functions from time to time. I still think Prof Osinbajo is the most active and hardworking VP ever.

VP OSINBAJO is a great asset to Nigeria

Deputy1111:
Thanks for this, at least some online miscreants gather knowledge from it. They will stop blaming Osinbajo for everything.

.if u are a man of integrity u can't be part of a government like buharis government

Nigeria should be grateful for having a great leader like Our VP Osinbsjo

A VP is a puppet.....

A VP is an errand boy.

A VP is useless position used to settle political scores in the name of zoning.



It's better you become a minister than to be a VP..... Because, your duty will be reduced to fighting cabals.

Wailers should take note of this. Especially, what VP can't.

Osinbajo knows very well the Limit of his AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. He is an excellent Lawyer. The Fact is, expressly or by implications, Osinbajo knows that he can all things to steer the Ship of State whenever Mr. PRESIDENT is out of Office temporarily or permanently.

Igbochief001:
.if u are a man of integrity u can't be part of a government like buharis government

God bless you �

If Osibanjo was a man of integrity as you lot claim he would have resigned. You can't be part of the problem and claim you are not in thesame sentence.
You will still vote APC? Smh

IgOga:
If Osibanjo was a man of integrity as you lot claim he would have resigned. You can't be part of the problem and claim you are not in thesame sentence.
You will still vote APC? Smh

Oga if na you day the position you go resign, or if na your uncle or relatives be the VP you go advice am make e resign.