Nigerians praise Osinbajo for caring administration

Nigerians have lauded Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, for his selfless initiative during the fuel crisis at Christmas period.

VP Yemi Osinbajo connected with residents in queues and staff at the stations during the visit.

On various social medial and online web journals, some offered thanks to Prof. Osinbajo for his model administration and need to take a break during this period. Some stated that the VP is expected to 'energize his batteries' after a busy 2017.

"The man has his best, given him a chance to rest a little," one analyst specified on a popular blog. Another stated, "He needs it abeg. He should take more sef," one Frances Ogbu composed.

On another online news site, a Nigerian who portrayed himself as patriot1 remarked on the VP's short vacation: "That is auspicious VP, you have earned it definitely. Go. Energize yourself since you have been exceptionally dynamic since the commencement of this legislature."

However, it had been an extremely busy period for Prof. Osinbajo. At the point when President Buhari was on therapeutic vacation, the VP held specialty in charge as Acting President. An online medium properly noticed that, "It is a typical joke at the Presidential Villa at whatever point the VP was leading any gathering, particularly, the Federal Executive Council, FEC, that "individuals will be here throughout the day."

Since the regin of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in May 2015, Osinbajo has demonstrated commendable initiative qualities several times.

The Vice President’s leadership mettle was in full display during the Christmas period when, instead of going on a well-deserved break for the Yuletide, Prof. Osinbajo was still busy working tirelessly. During Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the VP shunned the usual merry and relaxation with family and friends as he went round fuel stations and depots in Lagos State to find a way to ease the hardship caused by the fuel scarcity on Nigerians.

During this period, Prof Osinbajo also held different meetings with major oil marketers to resolve the fuel crisis. “Within the next few days, we expect the fuel queues to be eliminated. We will continue to engage the marketers so this sad episode is not repeated,” he said.

Soon after he waded into the crisis in the oil sector, a chain of events followed as the NNPC, Minister of Petroleum and the Federal Government made concerted efforts to end the fuel shortage nationwide. Finally, Nigerians were able to heave sighs of relief as the queues at filling stations gradually abated.

Osinbajo’s model leadership – meeting and mingling with the citizenry at the point of their needs – was not lost on many Nigerians, who praised him for showing empathy with the people as pictures and footages of the Vice President at fuel depots and stations went viral.
One commentator on Twitter described it as “in-touch leadership, because symbolism matters.” Also, on Facebook and other social media platforms, the Vice president was also commended by many Nigerians.

“His Excellency, your passion in trying to get things work in Nigeria is so evident,” Donalds Ngige wrote on Facebook. Meka James Ajanusi described the VP’s “willingness to reach out to Nigerians as “just awesome.”

Similarly, Ibe Ogbonnaya wrote on Facebook, “Your Excellency, you do a lot of damage control in this country, you reached out to the masses and that’s why you’re super awesome,” while Olaseeni Aina tagged Osinbajo as “a man of the people.” “Well done my amiable VP, for you to come out and monitor what’s going on around, kudos to u sir, God will help you,” he wrote.

Many are of the view that the Vice President’s decision to observe an annual leave, which some say is his first since the inception of the Buhari administration, was a well-deserved one. The VP’s hard work and commitment to service of his fatherland is like an open book.

He has continually made critical interventions during crisis situation in different parts of the country, including his recent visit to Adamawa communities to resolve the herdsmen-farmers clashes there, among many others.

Without a doubt, the feedback of the VP's outing to Dubai on an excursion with his family is, shockingly, misplace. Indeed, even customary Nigerians invest significant time to spend with their families and companions during festival period. The Vice President's short trip to the UAE with his family ought to be found in this light. That he chose to spend the short trip outside the nation isn't the issue, the VP's adoration, enthusiasm and responsibility regarding Nigeria is evident to Nigerians all over the place.

The Vice President is relied upon to come back to the nation this end of the week. He plunges to work instantly to be a piece of the Interdenominational administration for 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

"He works extremely hard every day regardless of where he is endeavoring to guarantee that things work better in the nation. The current killings in Benue are unfortunate; the VP and the President are exceptionally concerned," said a source at the administration.

Nigerians are undoubtedly honored to have such a VP at the season of our nationhood, and we should support him and President Buhari in their mission to improve the nation, regardless of its difficulties.