Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo (SAN, GCON)
Former Acting President of Nigeria (multiple periods)
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What the record shows
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No criminal cases. Widely regarded as having maintained personal integrity throughout VP tenure. Notably absent from any direct EFCC/ICPC corruption probe.
High confidence · 85%
Identity & Background
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations as Lagos AG (1999), as VP (2015, 2019). Maintained law practice income disclosed before VP appointment. Confidence: 75%
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| father | Mr. Oluseyi Osinbajo (publisher) | — |
| mother | Mrs. Olubisi Osinbajo | — |
| spouse | Dolapo Osinbajo (granddaughter of Obafemi Awolowo) | — |
| child | Three children | — |
| family background | Yoruba Christian; in-law connection to Awolowo dynasty | — |
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Corona School, Lagos | Primary | 1963–1969 |
| Igbobi College, Lagos | Secondary | 1969–1975 |
| University of Lagos | LL.B. (First Class Honours) | 1975–1978 |
| Nigerian Law School, Lagos | B.L. (Called to Bar) | 1978–1979 |
| London School of Economics (LSE) | LL.M. | 1979–1980 |
Vice President, 2015-2023; Alive; private law practice; speculated 2027 aspirant
Fiscal & Debt Profile
Acting President of Nigeria (multiple periods)
? – August 2017
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Vice President of Nigeria
29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
| Facility | Lender | Amount | Stated purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-reference to Profile 1.4 (Buhari) | World Bank | — | All major Eurobond, World Bank, China Exim, IMF Rapid Financing loans documented under Presidential profile | disbursed |
| Acting President signatures | — | — | Osinbajo signed multiple loan agreements as Acting President during Buhari medical absences | disbursed |
Major Projects Funded
| Project | Sector | Stated cost | Funding | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-reference to Profile 1.4 | — | — | — | Lagos-Ibadan SGR, Second Niger Bridge, Kano-Kaduna SGR all under collective Cabinet responsibility |
| Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP, 2017-2020) | — | — | — | Osinbajo personally championed this economic framework |
| Social Investment Programmes (TraderMoni, N-Power, Conditional Cash Transfer) | — | ₦500.0bn | — | Coordinated by VP's office; ~₦500bn+ cumulative budget allocation |
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Senior Partner, Simmons Cooper Partners
2007 – 2015
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State
1999 – 2007
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Additional Fiscal Indicators
Descriptive fiscal positions and notes that fall outside the tenure-bookended snapshot model.
VP role and borrowing authority
No direct borrowing authority; collective Cabinet responsibility under Buhari
Confidence: 95%
Acting President periods
Multiple periods as Acting President during Buhari's medical absences 2017 (UK), 2018, 2021
Confidence: 95%
Federal debt during VP tenure
Total public debt grew from ~₦12.6trn (May 2015) to ~₦87.4trn (May 2023) — ~7x increase
Confidence: 95%
Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Acting President of Nigeria (multiple periods) | ? – August 2017 | — | — | |
Vice President of Nigeria | 29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023 | — | — | |
Senior Partner, Simmons Cooper Partners | 2007 – 2015 | — | — | |
Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State | 1999 – 2007 | — | — |
Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 APC Presidential Primary | Presidential Aspirant | APC | 2022 | lost Lost (3rd to Tinubu) |
| 2019 Vice Presidential | Vice President | APC | 2019 | won Won (re-elected) |
| 2015 Vice Presidential | Vice President | APC | 2015 | won Won (with Buhari) |
Performance & Policies
Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP)
Chaired Economic Management Team; launched ERGP 2017 to exit 2016 recession
TraderMoni / MarketMoni / N-Power
Launched social investment programs benefiting millions of small traders, market women, and youth
Acting President role
Smooth executive function during Buhari's extended medical absences (2017, 2018)
Power Sector Recovery Programme
Co-led with World Bank to stabilise post-privatization power sector
Stabilization Plan (2016 recession)
Led emergency economic measures to exit Q1 2017 recession
Public Statements & Promises
"Multiple speeches advocating private sector-led growth and constitutionalism"
"Active SDG advocate at international forums"
"Sermons and pastoral engagements with RCCG"
Network & Relationships
Political Mentor
RCCG Mentor
Awolowo Family
Allies
Rivals (2022 primary)
Media Coverage
Extensive Channels TV, Arise TV, BBC interviews
Multiple international forum appearances (WEF, UNGA)
Active on social media (Twitter/X)
Timeline
LL.B. UNILAG (First Class)
Called to Bar
LL.M. LSE
Attorney-General of Lagos State (under Tinubu)
Senior Partner, Simmons Cooper Partners
Sworn in as Vice President
Acting President during Buhari's UK medical leave
Re-elected as VP
Lost APC presidential primary to Tinubu (3rd)
Handed over to Shettima
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