BREAKING: International Role Proposed for Vice President Osinbajo After May 29
- Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been advised to prepare for the international stage as he leaves office on Monday, May 29
- The advice was given to the vice president by a veteran journalist and public affairs commentator, Etim Etim
- The writer stated that Osinbajo's achievements in the last eight years had prepared him for a higher calling in the world
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FCT, Abuja - A veteran Nigerian journalist, Etim Etim, has advised the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to transition into an international statesman after he leaves office on Monday, May 29.
Etim made the recommendation in a statement sent to journalists and seen by Legit.ng on Tuesday, May 2.
Source: Twitter
He was reacting to the recent advice given to the vice president by famous Sudanese-British billionaire Mo Ibrahim in Nairobi, Kenya.
Ibrahim had pulled Osinbajo aside and commended him for his leadership qualities and for being an excellent example for other African leaders.
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He then asked the vice president to assume the status of an African statesman, saying:
“Now we really need statesmen like you coming out of office to really go and save the society and something for Africa.
“There is life after office. You say it as it is, and you really give an example to all our leaders. We can go and get things done and get the respect of the international community, and you do the best job.”
Etim agreed with Ibrahim, saying:
“I align my thoughts with Mo Ibrahim. What many Nigerians and non-Nigerians see in Osinbajo is what Mo has again validated in Kenya this last weekend.
“The ongoing national and global endorsement of this Vice President brings an appreciation that goes deeper in value because it makes sense that someone that has served with the commitment, capacity, and character that Osinbajo has brought to bear ought to be so widely acknowledged.
“His voice would be needed to douse tension in many conflict zones, especially in Africa. And at home, he remains suitable proof that a new Nigeria is possible indeed.”
Buhari, Gowon, Adichie, others eulogize Osinbajo at book launch in VP's honour
Meanwhile, a book written in honour of the vice president by a team of 25 journalists was launched recently in Abuja.
Speaking at the event, President Muhammadu Buhari said Professor Osinbajo, has a passion for excellence.
Famed Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie reviewed the book and also praised the efforts of Osinbajo in the Buhari administration.
Osinbajo urges Nigerians to do away with ethnic, religious prejudices
Recall that VP Osinbajo recently advised Nigerians to do away with ethnic and religious bigotry in the country.
The vice president commented while speaking at the maiden Policy Making and Good Governance Lecture Series of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru, Plateau state.
He said most legal codes, including the Nigerian Constitution, explicitly condemn discrimination against people based on their identity.
Source: Legit.ng
