I’ve the experience to hit the ground running if I’m elected President – VP Osinbajo

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said he has acquired the the experience, understanding and knowledge to hit the ground running from day one if he become the country’s President.

Osinbajo stated this on Friday in Osogbo, Osun State while addressing the State party delegates as part of his national consultation visit ahead of the All Progressives Presidential Primary.

He said it takes one and half to two years for a new person in government to understand the system and start to perform but in his own case, the almost eight years spent as vice president has position him to start working from day one.

He said “You all known why I’m here. The reason for my being here is because I have put myself forward as a presidential aspirant. I have served for 8 years in government and I understand what it takes to government this country.

“I have the knowledge, understanding and experience to government this country. I can hit the ground running from day one if I become the president of Nigeria. Everybody in government knows that it takes even a governor up to one year to understand the nitty gritty of government.”

Prof. Osinbajo acknowledged the achievements of Governor Oyetola, the progressive nature of members of the APC in the State and the struggle to ensure that the State was being governed by the party.

Speaking, governor Gboyega Oyetola who was represented by his deputy, Benedict Alabi appreciated the vice president for his visit and the recognition of the works and achievements of the current administration in the State.

“I want to start by appreciating the vice president, on our way to the Palace he sighted some of the good works of Mr Governor.

Also speaking, the State Chairman of APC, Pring Gboyega Famodun hailed the vice president’s record of achievements through President Muhammodu Buhari.

Famodun said “We are proud of you in the past 8 years for serving us and all the achievements through Mr President. We have here 23 out of 26 members of the House of Assembly, all local government chairmen, party chairmen and secretaries, as well as party leaders. We are represented from our different segments.”

The vice president had earlier paid a visit on the Ataojas of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun who wished him well on his ambition.

The monarch urged Osinbajo to facilitate the completion of all the abandoned Federal Government projects in the state before the forthcoming general elections.