History of prof yemi osibajo
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The Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, confirmed today that Former Vice President Osinbajo has accepted her request to chair the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG). The Secretary-General constituted the observer group upon invitation from the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone.
Prof Osinbajo is a Professor of Law and one of the nation’s leading legal experts, serving as Vice President of Nigeria since May 2015. He will be joined by recognised dignitaries from various fields including, politicians, legal, media, gender and election administration professionals from across the Commonwealth to carry out the task.
Speaking on the appointment, the Secretary-General said:
“I am grateful to His Excellency Prof. Yemi Osinbajo for accepting my invitation, to undertake this important area of our work in deepening democracy across our Commonwealth - despite his busy schedule and overseeing a seamless transition of his government. As a senior stat
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Biography
Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, is the Immediate Past Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Born on the 8th of March 1957, at Creek Hospital, Lagos, Yemi is a professor of Law and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. He is married to Oludolapo Osinbajo (nee Soyode), granddaughter of the late sage and statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. They are blessed with three children, a grandson and a granddaughter.
Yemi’s early years in primary school were spent at Corona School Lagos. Between 1969- 1975, he attended Igbobi College, Yaba where he was the winner of the State Merit Award (1971); the School Prize for English Oratory (1972); Adeoba Prize for English Oratory (1972-1975); Elias Prize for Best Performance in History (WASC, 1973); School Prize for Literature (HSC, 1975); and African Statesman Intercollegiate Best Speaker’s Prize (1974).
Thereafter, he studied for his undergraduate grad at the University of Lagos between 1975-1978 when he obtained a titta
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Yemi Osinbajo is one of the most celebrated politicians in the country and Africa. As a professional lawyer, he has been at the forefront of improving Nigeria's legal system through numerous publications. Yemi served as the 14th vice president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023.
Yemi Osinbajo has managed to attract people's attention throughout his legal and political career thanks to his strict and straightforward modus operandi. Despite his wide media presence, most people do not know more details about him. His biography here seeks to give an insight into who he is.
Profile summary
Real name Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo Famous as Yemi Osinbajo Gender Male Date of birth 8 March 1957 Age 66 years (as of 2023) Zodiac sign Pisces Place of birth Lagos, Nigeria Current residence Lagos, Nigeria Nationality Nigerian Ethnicity African Religion Christianity Sexuality Straight Hair colour Black Eye colour