• Early Life and Education: Yemi Osinbajo was born in Lagos on March 8, 1957. He studied law at the University of Lagos and later earned a Master of Laws degree from the London School of Economics .
• Career: Osinbajo is a lawyer, professor, and politician who served as Nigeria’s Vice President from 2015 to 2023. He was also the Attorney General of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 .
• Awards and Memberships: Osinbajo has received several awards and honors, including the Nigerian National Honor of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) .
• Recent Activities: After leaving office, Osinbajo was appointed as the leader of the board of directors for Climate Action for Africa (CAP-A) . He has also spoken at various events, including the 23rd Annual Conference of WIMBIZ .
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is sounding the alarm on Nigeria’s severe economic pressures, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize Nigerians’ welfare. Speaking at the 2024 Women in Management, Business, and Public Service conference, Osinbajo emphasized the urgent need for social welfare programs and affordable healthcare . Many Nigerians are struggling to make ends meet, with rising costs of basic necessities like food, transportation, and housing overwhelming their hope for survival.
Key Areas of Concern:
- Food Insecurity: Vulnerable groups, especially children, are being hit the hardest .
- Literacy Crisis: Over 67% of women in northern regions are illiterate, hindering social and economic empowerment .
- Economic Empowerment: Initiatives to promote literacy and economic growth are crucial for Nigeria’s progress .
Osinbajo stressed that comprehensive social interventions are necessary to address these systemic challenges. He warned that a country where half the population is disempowered due to illiteracy will find development difficult, if not impossible . With his experience as Vice President and Attorney General of Lagos State, Osinbajo’s words carry weight .
