A government which cannot be trusted, cannot succeed — Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has identified 5 things which are key to becoming successful in life, but which the Buhari administration seem to be bereft of in no small measure. At least, that's what majority of Nigerians have come to believe since the promised "Change" failed to measure up.



Osinbajo who made the statement via his spokesman, Laolu Akande, on Saturday in his convocation lecture at the 6th Convocation Ceremony of Baze University, Abuja, said that talent, hard work, innovation, integrity and being trustworthy citizens are vital for success.

The vice president told the graduands that they would be engaging the realities of life and the business of living by making a living thereafter.


“There are some timeless principles that have worked and continue to work through the years.

“Permit me to share one with you, the principle of trustworthiness or integrity; in my relatively modest experience in business, professional practice and, lately, politics, I have come to realize that trust or trustworthiness is fundamental to the success of practically everything you will do in life.




“In other words, if you can build your reputation in such a manner that you can win the trust of others, your bosses, co-workers, clients, business partners, you will be tremendously successful.


“Trust is the currency of successful business and social interaction. It is more valuable than money because it actually attracts money.’’