Speaking
today while receiving a delegation of the Muslim Lawyers Association at
the Presidential Villa, Prof. Osinbajo said the social investment
programmes would train people, create jobs, feed school children from
homegrown farming and grant soft loans to traders, artisans and market
women.
"All
these are ways and means of energising the economy and deal with some
of the harshest problems like poverty," says the Vice President while
also adding that despite the current economic conditions in the country
there is great hope.
According
to him, "we are here at this time because that is the will of God to
deliver the goods and do the right things for this country. It is very
interesting the situation we find ourselves, but there is great hope."
The
Vice President said both the president and himself are committed to a
new united Nigeria, populated by a 'New Tribe' that would be united
across otherwise divisive lines be it ethnic or religious. He added that
Nigerians must fight corruption which is responsible for the current
situation of things in the country, stressing that if it is not
challenged, corruption would worsen the situation.
He
added that as a people "we should never be divided on religion and
ethnicity, everyone is free to practice their own faith. When we come
together as a people we must advance the interest of our nation."
Earlier
the President of the Muslim Lawyers Association, Dr. Kamal Alhaji Daud
praised both the president and the vice president pledging the
association's support in the fight against corruption and also prayed
for wisdom and strength for the Buhari presidency. The group had held a
lecture entitled Service Above Self, in honour of the Vice President.
Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant-Media & Publicity