Press Releases
Osinbajo Advocates Increased State Govts’ Engagement to end Gender-Based Violence Against Women
In order to deepen advocacy against gender-based violence and strengthen official efforts to prevent it, there is a need to intensify the engagements of State governments across the country. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, stated this today while receiving Mrs. Leymah Gbowee, the Liberian activist who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for non-violent […]
Nigeria, Netherlands Pledge Stronger Partnerships on Trade, Investments, Security.
President Muhammadu Buhari and Prime Minister Mark Rutte met on Tuesday in Abuja to discuss bilateral relations and agreed that Nigeria and the Netherlands would continue to work together to improve bilateral trade volumes as well as private sector investments. A communiqué issued at the end of the meeting said the two leaders reviewed the […]
Nigeria now Needs the Rigour and Discipline to Implement – Vice President
-Policy not the issue but implementation, VP submits “One thing that we must bear in mind, which is my challenge to NIPSS; the problem of Nigeria has never been a shortage of ideas, there is no policy that has never been thought of, but the problem has always been implementation. “In my respectful view, NIPSS […]
National Economic Council Approves Additional $250M Investment for NSIA
Having received a presentation of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) business update, and outlook, the National Economic Council on Thursday resolved to invest an additional $250 million into the NSIA, the country’s sovereign wealth fund. The resolution was among other decisions taken at the 99th meeting of the council chaired by Vice President Yemi […]
We can no Longer Ignore Poor Sanitation Practices- Osinbajo
*VP adds: the costs are too huge *Ending open defecation in 2025 realisable *States urged to adopt common sense policy measures The loss of lives and billions of naira to preventable water and sanitation related diseases as a result of inadequate basic water supply and sanitation services is huge and should be brought to an […]
Much is Achieved when Public Resources are used for Public Good- Osinbajo
*VP adds: With vision, hard work & commitment to public good, our country can achieve possibilities – Osinbajo *Attends 60th anniversary of Africa’s first TV station, WNTV, in Ibadan “It demonstrated the capacity of the Nigerian mind to conceive and achieve anything no matter how complex or difficult. Secondly, it demonstrates how visionary leadership can […]
Buhari’s Ease of Doing Business Reforms Will Bring Dramatic Changes to the Economy, Says Osinbajo
*VP receives 2019 Compliance Report on Executive Order 001 on promotion of efficiency in Nigeria’s business environment The Buhari administration will continue its determined pursuit of reforming Nigeria’s business environment until the full attainment of the objectives, which will bring dramatic changes in the country’s economy, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo […]
Xenophobic Attacks: President Buhari Receives Report of Special Envoy to South Africa, Directs on Next Steps
In the wake of the xenophobic attacks by South Africans against other Africans including Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari sent Amb. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, Director-General, National Intelligence Agency (DGNIA) as his Special Envoy to South Africa, to convey a Special Message to his counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Special Envoy, who was in Pretoria from Thursday, […]
Largest Solar Plant in Africa Opens in Bayero University Kano
*VP says it shows progress under Buhari administration’s Next Level road map Solar power projects being commissioned under the Energizing Education Programme of the Buhari administration is a testament to the fulfilment of its Next Level agenda, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday in Kano State, where he […]
VP Osinbajo to Participate in 2019 African Green Revolution Forum in Accra, Ghana
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, would be participating in the 2019 African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) in Accra, Ghana, themed: “Grow Digital: Leveraging Digital Transformation to Drive Sustainable Food Systems in Africa”. The forum which opened on the 3rd of September will be taking place through the 6th of September, 2019 at the Accra International […]
Xenophobic Attacks: President Buhari Dispatches Special Envoy to South Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari has noted with deep concern, reported attacks on Nigerian citizens and property in South Africa since August 29, 2019. Consequently, the President has instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to summon the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria and get a brief on the situation; express Nigeria’s displeasure over the […]
Our Policy Interactions with Businesses Essential for Economic Growth, Says Osinbajo
*NECA praises VP’s disposition towards private sector The Federal Government would continue to support the private sector as it plays an important role and contributes to the growth of the economy, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Thursday when he received a delegation from the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association […]
