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.........because his good work always speak for him and moreso he has the backing of Almighty God ,his boss and the masses as well

Farabale........relax

Farooq why did you allow PDP and some enemy of Osinbajo to be using you

Tinubu and his supporters ahould stop abusing Osinbajo and stop calling him sort of names because of his declaration

Osinbajo has a strong backbone and it is easy for him to go on

Whatever their plan to maim Osinbajo it wont work and God will always vindicate him

Oh my God! How could it be?

Osinbajo knows the rudiments of what we are passing out and let us vote for him massively

A problem solver

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

VP attends public presentation of Dr Yemi Ogunbiyi’s memoirs in Lagos

There is need for frank discussions and transparency among all Nigerians in addressing issues that cause division and strife in the country.

This is the way to find lasting solutions and also chart the way forward towards building a better and more united nation, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Thursday during the public presentation of the Dr. Yemi Ogunbiyi's memoir titled “The Road Never Forgets” in Lagos. The book launch event was part of the author’s 75th birthday celebrations.

Speaking on the significance of the book and the lessons therein, Prof. Osinbajo noted that in the book, “there is counsel there for us as a Nation, we need to talk more to ourselves not at ourselves, we need frank discussions on the issues that divide us, we need openness about our fears and prejudices. Perhaps, that way we may gain each other’s confidence.”

On the book itself, the Vice President noted that “anyone who has had a chance like me to read this book will agree that not only does the road never forget, but the elephant that walked the road has a phenomenal memory. The elephant as you know forgets nothing, its brain is 5kg in weight. So, The Elephant in this room - if you will pardon the pun - Dr. Ogunbiyi, surely forgets little.”

“He speaks of a broad spectrum of issues from his childhood and youth through to events that happened just last year with the same mind-boggling freshness of memory. Yemi Ogunbiyi’s story is at once the life story of a truly remarkable individual and at the same time, the story of a country. And who better to tell the story of Nigeria, the magical possibilities of our ethnic blending, than one born in Kano of a Yoruba father and an Igbo mother and whose first language was Hausa," he observes.

Prof. Osinbajo added: ‘“in this contemporary history of Nigeria, it turns out by some quirk of circumstance, that the author is present in critical events that occurred in Nigeria. He had a ringside seat during the ‘wetie period’ in the old Western Region by virtue of the fact that Ibadan Boys High School was located behind the Awolowo home in Ibadan. His first open day at Kings College was the day of the first coup in Nigeria and he was right there when Adekunle Adepeju was fatally shot at UI.

“So, in telling his own compelling story, we are led through the nationalistic idealism of the pre-colonial days, the excitement of civil rule and its tragic denouement, then Military rule, a curious diarchy, other iterations of civil rule, and all manner of contemporary events. He engages every subject honestly, openly and frankly, somehow it almost seems that by his open vulnerable style he disarms and commands empathy and admiration.”

He said the book is a powerful memoir of a life shaped by history as much as great successes and redemption, as the VP noted that Ogunbiyi would go on to “become the brilliant university teacher, newspaper executive, debonair, connoisseur of wine and collector of fine art, equally at home in modern and traditional settings.”

The Vice President restated the importance of one’s contribution to society, noting that “the best amongst us owe us three taxes.”

According to him, one of them is the “Income Tax” which he opined Ogunbiyi has delivered on, adding that "many may not know that he is a rather wealthy man in his own right.”

“The second is a Social Tax, philanthropy and in this respect Dr. Ogunbiyi also has a good track record, his many charitable contributions. And the third is a Civic Tax. The obligation to share their stories with the world. The obligation to tell it like it is to enable us all reflect and learn,” Prof. Osinbajo observed, adding that the author “in this ultimate Magnus opus “The Road Never Forgets,” fully discharged this obligation.”

Observing the author’s consistency through the years, the VP stated that Ogunbiyi’s has “been consistent in your kindness, generosity and commitment to seeing a better nation.”

Dignitaries at the event included Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka;Ogun and Ekiti State Governors: Dapo Abiodun, and Kayode Fayemi; former Ogun and Osun State Governors: Aremo Olusegun Osoba, and Rauf Aregbesola; a former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; and Prof. Femi Osofisan, who reviewed the book, among others.


Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity
Office of the Vice President
15th April, 2022

The best candidate is OSINBAJO, bye for now

Osinbajo will get APC presidential ticket with 100% sure

How does he betrayed Tinubu ,any one who's saying rubbish is a fool

Tinubu can't beat Osinbajo in primaries, though he is ready to spend money to opress but it won't work

Roman 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God so your apology accepted and don't try it next time

How does Buhari government fails you with these infrastructure and social amenities being put in place and still counting

CLIMATE CHANGE: OSINBAJO ADVOCATES CLIMATE JUSTICE, MORE ENERGY FOR AFRICA

Ahead of the next conference on Climate Change scheduled for Egypt, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, is advocating climate justice for Africa, noting that a just transition would mean more energy and must include ending global energy poverty.

Prof. Osinbajo stated this at a virtual event on climate finance themed “Climate Finance and a Just, Equitable Energy Transition for Africa”, organized by The Atlantic Council.

The Atlantic Council is a nonpartisan organization that galvanizes US leadership and engagement in the world, in partnership with allies and partners, to shape solutions to global challenges.

According to Prof. Osinbajo, “we are already seeing the investment rules limit the technology choices of African countries in ways that do not apply to wealthy nations. Applying a set of standards to Africa that you can’t apply in your own country is the opposite of climate justice.”

Continuing, the VP said “if the global energy transition is going to become reality, if we are truly, in this climate crisis together, then the priorities of African nations cannot be sidelined. Climate justice must include far greater support for countries with the greatest needs and who contribute the least to global emissions.

“It must include investments, not only to mitigate carbon emissions but also to ensure that developing countries can adapt to the impacts of climate change caused by the rich polluting nations. Climate justice must include ending energy poverty. Anything else would be the opposite of justice.”

Speaking to the issue of a just and equitable transition for Africa and others, the VP said “what is a just transition for countries with no coal and deep energy poverty? A Just Energy Transition means something very different for every other African country, including my own country, Nigeria. For us, a Just Transition means a lot more energy, not less.”

He noted that “climate justice must include ending global energy poverty. Every person on the planet deserves to have modern energy. Every person deserves a job. All modern economies require abundant affordable and reliable energy.

“And with the impacts of climate change bearing down on us, every nation must have enough energy to build resilient infrastructure, deliver essential public services, and provide the cooling and air conditioning to withstand a warming planet. I’ll say this again: climate justice must include ending energy poverty.”

On expectations at the forthcoming Conference of Parties, tagged COP27, in Egypt later in the year, Prof. Osinbajo said “every nation must play its part in solving the dual crises of global poverty and climate change.”

His words: “Africa must be committed to solving both of these emergencies because both poverty and a warming planet affect us more than any other region. We are absolutely clear that Africa must be proactive, we must be assertive of our needs, and we must do a better job of making our views heard. That is what to expect in Egypt.”

On Nigeria, the Vice President noted that the country remains committed to the net zero emission by 2060 but would require the support and partnership of other stakeholders.

“Nigeria will require huge investments in new infrastructure. We’re going to build more roads, ports, industrial parks, and especially power systems. For every Nigerian to consume the Modern Energy Minimum of 1,000 kilowatt hours per year by 2050 would require a 15-fold increase in our national power generation.

“To ensure every household has access to cleaner cooking will require access to LPG, biogas and electric cooking for the tens of millions of families still cooking with wood and charcoal.”

He also explained that “an immediate priority is to create 20 million jobs and rebuild our industries. We must add more than 200 gigawatts of new power capacity, principally utility scale solar by 2060.

“We will need to upgrade our power infrastructure, especially for transmission and distribution, using a strategic mix of grid and mini grid systems. To be successful we will need partners.

“The majority of investment in our energy transition will come from our own national resources. But we estimate we need an additional $410 billion above business-as-usual investment to meet our goals.”

Another point raised at the meeting by Prof. Osinbajo was the use of alternative technologies. He stressed that “every country must find its own path to a low carbon future. The EU decision to label both gas and nuclear as green energy is a clear recognition that Europe knows that countries need a wide range of options.

“The United States too has a long-term plan that includes an array of different technologies that meet the needs of diverse communities across the country. Africa too will find its own path. Africa too will use an array of technologies that meet the needs of diverse countries across the continent.”

The VP expressed optimism that Africa will get it right at COP27, noting that “Egypt will be a crucial moment for African leaders to explain their common position and for Western leaders to show they are hearing us and living up to their commitments and responsibilities.

“Egypt can be a turning point for fighting climate change and for ending global poverty. The win-win is there for the world to grasp. We can succeed. But only if the needs of developing countries are heard.”

The Climate Finance virtual event is one of the preludes to the COP27 event scheduled to hold in Egypt later in the year to further galvanize efforts towards a just transition.

Laolu Akande,
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity,
Office of the Vice President.
13th April, 2022

Let the ticket be giving to a trusted ,hardworking and loyal man like Osinbajo

Nobody is attacking Tinubu but some guys who are working with BAT are attacking and rubbishing Osinbajo seriously and they need to call them in order

He's standing on the mandate of Buhari.... his boss

Tinubu has nailed himself already and he won't get the ticket not alone of winning the primaries

Osinbajo; a man of the masses ,he will surely win by God grace

Anyone that calling Osinbajo a betrayer does know what he/she is doing

Definitely yes and that's why we want you to be there