By Cross Udo Abuja
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday said that Nigerians will reap immensely if given the opportunity to serve as the President.

Prof. Osinbajo also said there is no greater privilege than to have the opportunity to give one’s best in the service of the country, contributing to society and making life better for the people.

The Vice President, who is one of the leading Presidential aspirants on the platform of the All-Progressives Congress, APC, was speaking during his visits to Taraba and Adamawa States, in continuation of his engagements with stakeholders and delegates of the ruling APC in the States.

Prof. Osinbajo was received in both States by their Governors, Darius Ishaku – Taraba; and Umaru Fintiri – Adamawa; as well as other senior state government officials, and excited residents and people in the States.

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He also visited the Lamido Adamawa’s palace on arrival in the State.
At the palace, he said, “my reason for aspiring for the office of the President of Nigeria is to serve the Nigerian people. I have no other reason or objective except to serve.

“After one has been in office as Vice President for seven years, I know that God did not give me that opportunity so that I would seat down somewhere and write the history of my service as Vice President.

“It is for the purpose of serving the people, and that is why I am so determined that if God gives me the opportunity to serve, the Nigerian people will realize indeed they have done the right thing by putting me in office because I would serve the country with everything, with all my heart and commitment.”

The Vice President was received at the Palace of the Lamido of Adamawa, by His Royal Highness, Muhammadu Mustapha, who recalled the VP’s chieftaincy title as the Jagaba of Adamawa. The monarch then prayed for the realization of his presidential aspiration.

Also at the palace, Governor Fintiri welcomed Prof. Osinbajo to the State, adding that “we pray that God will answer your heart’s desires. I also hope that the APC delegates will see the reason to put a square peg in a square hole. I welcome you to Adamawa and I wish you the best of luck.”
The Vice President thanked the monarch for his warm reception and prayed for his good health.

He also noted the continuing efforts of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in addressing the diverse challenges facing the country.

“God doesn’t give you a challenge without showing you how to solve them. I know all the efforts we are putting in place especially led by President Muhammadu Buhari, we will see an end to the insecurity in our country. In the next few years, God giving us the strength and opportunity, we will see progress in our country,” Prof. Osinbajo stated.

“I want to say to our country that there is a lot of hope; this country has everything that is necessary to be great – the talents, resources and we also have the men and women who are able to serve. I am very optimistic that all will be well with our country.”

While addressing the delegates in both States, Osinbajo acknowledged all the support that has been offered towards his presidential bid, while again emphasizing that his sole purpose for seeking the highest office of the land, was purely to serve Nigeria and give his best for the country.

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Emphasizing the importance of service to the people, Prof. Osinbajo stated that “one of the very important things I want to share with delegates anywhere I go to is that the role of the politician is an important one.”

During his meeting with the APC delegates, the Vice President took questions from the stakeholders, speaking on issues of national development, with a specific focus on different sectors, including agriculture, security, business and economy, youths, technology, health, education, social investment/welfare among others.

Later while addressing reporters after his interaction with delegates in both States, he expressed delight at the commendable support he’s been receiving from the delegates across the States.

The Vice President was accompanied on the trips by members of the National Assembly and other notable political leaders.