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Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN, GCON)

Vice President of Nigeria

Vice President of Nigeria

OgunAll Progressives Congress (APC)69 yearsLL.B University of Lagos; LL.M London School of Economics

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The Juice — 6 things Nigerians should know

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Vice President 2015-2023
Served two terms under President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Acted as President (2017)
Steered the country during Buhari's prolonged medical leave.
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Ease of doing business
Chaired PEBEC — Nigeria moved up the World Bank Doing Business index.
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Senior Advocate of Nigeria
Law professor and SAN; former Attorney-General of Lagos State (1999-2007).
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2023 presidential bid
Sought APC presidential ticket; lost primaries to Tinubu.
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Political Ideology
Progressive; reformer; social investment advocate

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About

Vice President of Nigeria 2015-2023 under Buhari. Senior Advocate of Nigeria, law professor, and former Attorney-General of Lagos State.

Years in Public Office—

Offices Held4

Political PartyAll Progressives Congress (APC)

Current OfficeActing President

Age

69 years

Born

Mar 8, 1957

Place of Birth

Lagos, Lagos State

Education

LL.B University of Lagos; LL.M London School of Economics

Ethnicity

Yoruba

Religion

Christianity

Marital Status

Married

2017 – 2017
Acting President
2017 – 2017
Acting President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Nigeria
2015 – 2023
Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Nigeria
1999 – 2007
Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State
Lagos State

TraderMoni rollout2018
Drove national rollout of micro-credit scheme for small traders.
Ease of doing business reforms2017
Chaired Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).