Osinbajo in Bauchi, Says He’ll Focus More on Security, Economy, Common Man’s Life
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, yesterday, in Bauchi State, said his administration would focus more on improving security, economy and the common man’s life.
Osinbajo, who spoke during his engagements with stakeholders and delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across state, promised increasing opportunities for young people.
Citing global challenges, including the previous slump in crude oil prices that had led to a recession, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Russia-Ukraine war, Osinbajo stated that, “the economy is one that we have to pay constant attention to, and, of course, security, is also very important. These are issues that concerns us, which we are trying to deal with every day.”
On security, he said the focus of the Buhari administration was to enhance local capacity on arms and ammunition production, and that Nigeria must build on the current challenges to develop a robust system that would tackle all of the challenges on scale.
On sustaining positive growth in the economy, the vice-president said, interventions that promote
youth employment will be prioritised, especially, the provision of necessary infrastructure.
In agriculture, he noted that if basic infrastructure was provided, farmers would record improvements in yield and improved living conditions for their families, adding also that the Buhari administration had prioritised ramping up local fertiliser production to support the massive farming activities going on across the country.
In the power sector, he said changing the grid structure, decentralising the distribution network and reviewing existing regulations were some of the decisions that were being considered to overhaul the power sector for better result, whilst in the education sector, was of the view that, leveraging technological innovation to improve teaching methods and curriculum would greatly impact the quality of education in the country.
However, praying for Osinbajo, the Emir of Bauchi, HRH Dr. Rilwan Suleiman Adamu, said, “We believe that power belongs to God and He gives power to who he wishes to give.
“Your Excellency, we are not politicians and cannot participate in politics, but still, we advise wisely and prayerfully for whatever would be the success. If not (that I am an Emir), maybe I would have asked His Excellency to make me his campaign coordinator for Bauchi.”
A foremost Islamic scholar and cleric in the state, Tijaniyya leader, Sheik Dahiru Usman Bauchi, expressed his support for the Vice President yesterday, while the VP was in the State.