Osinbajo receives UNILAG alumni, pledges support for positive initiatives

22 Apr Osinbajo receives UNILAG alumni, pledges support for positive initiatives

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has pledged the support of the Federal Government for positive initiatives from all stakeholders in the Nigeria project.

He spoke on Tuesday when he received the new executive committee of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) branch of University of Lagos Alumni Association led by its Chairman, Aliu Akoshile.

Osinbajo said that alumni associations could play significant roles in supporting the Federal Government in its drive for socio-economic development of the country.

Reacting to issues raised by Akoshile, Osinbajo disclosed that the Federal Government was planning independent power plants for some universities in Nigeria to mitigate their recurrent expenses on power consumption and free the funds for other infrastructure.

The vice president also reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to reviewing the disparity in the pension being paid civil servants who retired decades ago and the recent retirees.

He congratulated the new executive committee of the branch on their election, said he was proud to be a member of the FCT Branch.

Earlier, Akoshile said Osinbajo, as the vice president, is holding the highest political office any alumnus has attained in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic since 1999 and members of the FCT branch who are being inspired by his sense of loyalty and impeccable record of public service would continue to offer support where necessary to ensure he succeeds in the tasks of governance.