Osibanjo, Man Of The Moment: Nailing It Completely
The task before the man of the moment, Acting President Yemi Osibanjo is no doubt a very challenging one. Many believe he is the most popular Nigerian politician today, going by his laudable performance so far in the absence of President Buhari who is away on twice extended medical vacation in London.Osinbajo is reputed to have so far been professional and diplomatic in discharging his constitutional mandates. Suffice it to say that he is arguably the best vice president in Nigeria’s democratic history. Just in weeks, he has taken some giant strides indicative of hope for Nigeria.
Osibanjo Sends Strong Signal, Disengages Ten NCAA Directors
The man of the moment, Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo recently gave his accent to the firing of 10 Directors in the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.
The affected Directors were ordered to immediately handover to their next in rank in their various directorates, who will in the interim take charge of activities in their directorates.
Barely 24 hours after they were dismissed, two out of the nine directors of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have been recalled. The recalled directors are Adamu Abdullahi, Director of Consumer Protection, and Capt. Ayodele Sasegbon, Director of General Aviation.
Osibanjo's action has mopped up acclaims and vituperation. In the same light, Media-Mogul, Senator Ben Bruce, PDP( Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District and an avowed Buhari critic) has applauded Osibanjo in a stylish way while subtly mocking the ailing President.
Bruce recently took to twitter to tweet an eye-appoing appeal to AP, Yemi Osibanjo.
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How It All Began
Buhari's unclear health situation rings alarm bells for Nigeria's future. Recall it all began when president spokesperson, Mr Femi Adesina released a statement which read:
“President Muhammadu Buhari will take 10 days off and travel to London on Monday June 6th to rest.
“During the holiday, he will see an E.N.T. specialist for a persistent ear infection.
“The president was examined by his personal physician and an E.N.T specialist in Abuja and was treated. Both Nigerian doctors recommended further evaluation purely as a precaution.”
That was it, that was how the whole episodes turned into what many believe today is history on the brink of repeating itself.
Buhari had asked the National Assembly for 10 days off "10-day vacation" in London, Uk to begin on January 19, and end on February 6. Which he is still observing till this very moment.
And it was all sudden: Professor Yemi Osinbajo, who Mr.President temporarily handed power to, abruptly ended his participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Osibanjo's has been on the spotlight for over a month now and he has so far displayed leadership and professionalism in fulfilling his constitutional mandates.
Osibanjo, The Man Of The Moment
30-days gone and counting, Acting President Yemi Osibajo yet in the saddle of leadership as Nigerian's leader. The professor of Law has dazed pundits with his pragmatic steps toward revamping the economy. The past one month has been quite eventful in the country and Osibanjo himself has been so occupied with activities geared towards making life much easier for Nigerians.
See below for the list of what AP, Osibanjo has been up to all this while.
January 19, 2017
President Muhammadu Buhari proceeded on what was supposed to be 10-day vacation and a routine medical check-up.
January 19, 2017
Following President’s Buhari departure, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo had to cut short his participation at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to take up the responsibility of president.
January 20, 2017
On assumption of duty, the acting president was briefed on the situation in Gambia pertaining to its exiled president, Yahya Jammeh.
January 22, 2017
Osinbajo spoke with President Buhari on the phone on the situation in the Gambia, according to Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to Osinbajo on Media and Publicity.
January 23, 2017
Just two days after resumption, the acting president hosted the 2nd Presidential Quarterly Business Forum which had representation from the organised private sector. Speaking at the forum, Osinbajo said “sustainable economic growth is only possible if it is private sector-led”.
January 24, 2017
The Presidency released over N375 million to feed a total of 677, 476 primary school pupils in five states.
January 24, 2017
The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo met with the delegation of General Electric, led by its CEO, Jeff Immelt.
January 24, 2017
Osinbajo while speaking at the monthly meeting of the Presidential Enabling Business Council (PEBEC) at the State House, Abuja said a system must be put in place to punish bad behaviour in the country.
January 24, 2017
The Acting President accused some government agencies of frustrating the ease of doing business in the country. Osinbajo stated this at the media launch of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Clinics at the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
January 25, 2017
The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu dismissed rumours that Osinbajo had been asked to resign.
January 25, 2017
Senate president Bukola Saraki denied reports that he contracted some governors to pressure acting President Yemi Osinbajo to resign.
January 27, 2017
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) called on the acting President Yemi Osinbajo to defend Christians in the country.
January 27, 2017
The Presidential Amnesty Office announced that the Acting President will be visiting the Niger Delta again in February.
January 27, 2017
Osinbajo during a meeting with the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, Ms. Ertharin Cousin, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja said handling the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North East was very tough.
January 30, 2017
The Acting President met with Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara and Senate leader, Ahmed Lawan on the 2017 Appropriation Bill .
January 31, 2017
Osinbajo met with the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives to discuss the 2017 Appropriation bill and the nation’s economy.
February 01, 2017
The Presidency and National Assembly reached a decision to allow the government take $1billion Euro bond. The deal was reached during a meeting between acting President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.
February 01, 2017
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo swore-in five new commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) in Abuja screened by the Senate.
February 02, 2017
Osinbajo held a closed door meeting with Senate president, Bukola Saraki.
February 02, 2017
The Acting President held a closed door meeting with members of the Presidential Task Force on the rising cost of food items in Nigeria.
February 06, 2017
Osinbajo while speaking at a Consultative Forum on the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan held at the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja said the cries of Nigerians have been heard by President Muhammadu Buhari.
February 06, 2017
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo while speaking with State House correspondents after holding a closed door meeting with APC National, John Odigie-Oyegun said he was in no position to disclose the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigerians.
February 06, 2017
Osinbajo, who had a lengthy phone conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari said the president was hale and hearty.
February 07, 2017
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo commended the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris for handling the nationwide #IStandWithNigeria protests professionally.
February 08, 2017
There were reports that Osinbajo was set to send the name of the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, to the Senate for confirmation as the substantive CJN.
February 08, 2017
Osinbajo received a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari requesting him to forward the name of Justice Walter Onnoghen to the Senate for confirmation as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
February 08, 2017
The National Judicial Council on Wednesday forwarded a letter to Osinbajo extending the acting tenure of Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria.
February 08, 2017
Osinbajo presided over the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting. February 08, 2017: The Acting President held a closed door meeting with the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.
February 09, 2017
The Acting president met with Labour leaders who staged a protest to the Aso Rock villa. During the meeting with the labour leaders, Osinbajo said Nigerians should not expect ease without a level of pain.
February 09, 2017
Osinbajo hosted the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
February 09, 2017
The Acting President held a closed door meeting with heads of some security agencies. However, details of the meeting was not disclosed to the press.
February 10, 2017
As part of a continuing tour of the Niger Delta oil-producing communities, with a view to finding a lasting solution to the peculiar problems of the region by engaging with the people and communities, the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, visited Bayelsa.
February 13, 2017
Continuing his Niger Delta stakeholders dialogue trip, the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, visited Rivers, where he said it would require $1bn to clean-up Ogoni land.
February 13, 2017
During a town hall meeting comprising the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike; traditional rulers, elders and other stakeholders at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Osinbajo said Nigeria needs to make the Niger Delta a vibrant economic zone. He added that the Federal Government will employ Niger Delta youth involved in illegal refining of crude oil.
February 14, 2017:
At a town-hall meeting with APC members in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, Osinbajo said corruption was one of the reasons behind the nation’s problems.
February 15, 2017
The Acting President presided over the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting.
February 17, 2017
Osinbajo’s visit to Ondo as part of his Niger Delta dialogue was rescheduled due to bad weather.
February 18, 2017
Osinbajo signed seven bills into law passed by the National Assembly. Source: The Summary The Ag. President is now taking steps to stop the fall of the Naira. Lets hope he succeeds.
