Change might not be easy but we will fulfil our campaign promises- Osinbajo

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Federal Republic of Nigeria on Monday, 22 June 2014, called on well meaning Nigerians to be patient and keep faith with the present government to enable it bring about the desired permanent change in the country.

Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

While speaking to State House correspondents on his first day in office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Osinbajo challenged Nigerians to show understanding on what the government needed to do for the general good of the society.

According to him, change is not an easy task but promised to be an exemplary leader for all citizens to follow to achieve the desired permanent change.

“Change is not going to be an easy process. So, there will be a great deal of patience that is required and understanding of what we need to do.

“And we are going to try to bring about permanent change it also means that people are also going to change, that the people will also change.

“But, I understand clearly that it is the leadership that must set the example and we are prepared to do that and we will do that.”

Osinbajo, further stated the nation needed sincere leaders like President Muhammadu Buhari, expressed the readiness of the government to fulfil its campaign promises to Nigerians.

NAN gathered that President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Osinbajo were initially operating from the Defence House, Wuse 11, Abuja, since their inauguration last three weeks due to renovation works in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.