The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is 64 years. He was born on March 8, 1957.
The two-term vice president was first elected into office in 2015 and got another four-year term with president Muhammadu Buhari in 2019.
He is the Chairman of the National Economic Council which deliberates on economic planning efforts and programs of the various tiers of government.
The vice president attended the Igbobi College, Lagos, University of Lagos (UNILAG) from 1975 to 1978, and London School of Economics and Political Science.
He was Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State from 1999 until 2007.
Osinbajo worked as a Professor of Law at the University of Lagos for many years; he was also a Senior Partner with SimmonsCooper Partners, a commercial law practice.
He is also a Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo Osinbajo, have three children.
Buhari, in a birthday message, paid glowing tribute to the vice president.
“Osinbajo is a reliable and dedicated deputy who is not only admirably competent but also exudes confidence and passion in the performance of his job.
“I am proud to have selected Osinbajo as my running mate and he has given a good account of himself since our journey began in 2015.
“The vice president is a cool-headed gentleman who puts the interest of Nigeria above other narrow considerations,” Buhari said.
The spokesperson for Osinjabo, Laolu Akande says “The professor has effortlessly and managed quite comfortably to connect with the younger people and his messages easily resonate with them. “Even his peers and in many instances those older than him also find him exemplary, all you need to do is to review what many of these or those ahead of him have said about him publicly.”
Buhari added that Osinbajo was an incredibly patient politician who demonstrated remarkable intellectual and mental energy in the discharge of his duties.
He wished him many more prosperous years and Almighty God’s continued guidance.