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Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by OgundeleTeju: 11:55am On Aug 08, 2020
The executive functions of the Nigerian vice president includes participation in all cabinet meetings and, by statute, membership in the National Security Council,
The National Defence Council, Federal Executive Council, and the Chairman of National Economic Council. Although the vice president may take an active role in establishing policy in the Executive Branch by serving on such committees and councils,
the relative power of the Nigerian vice president's office depends upon the duties delegated by the president.

Osinbajo as VP can’t do the following:

1. FIRE APPOINTEES: VP cannot fire any appointee even if they’re found wanting. he will have to wait for president.

2. ORDER THE MILITARY: President apart from being the head of the executive branch of govt, is also the C-in-C of the armed forces. Put succinctly, President is the only civilian that the military takes orders from.

3. APPOINTMENTS: the VP cannot make any appointment, Act establishing most government agencies and departments state expressly that “the President shall appoint.” Even the VP’s personal staffers are appointees of the President, only seconded to his office.

4. WRITE THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: Unlike the United States where the Vice-President is also the Senate President, Nigeria’s VPs doesn't have any dealings with the Office of the Senate President except when the Vice-President is acting as the President.

5. SIGN BILLS: Vice president can’t sign bills (he can only sign bills if acting as president

6. DECLARE WAR/STATE OF EMERGENCY: Section 305 of the Constitution states expressly that only the President can declare a state of emergency or war.


****THE RELATIVE POWER OF THE NIGERIAN VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE DEPENDS UPON THE DUTIES DELEGATED BY THE PRESIDENT.*****

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Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by Amotolongbo(f): 11:58am On Aug 08, 2020
Function of any running mate in Nigeria has been reduced to loyalty

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Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by mubzynani: 11:59am On Aug 08, 2020
Our constitution is useless cool
Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by Joylove2324(f): 12:01pm On Aug 08, 2020
We are so lucky to have Osinbajo as our VP.
Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by Deputy1111(m): 12:10pm On Aug 08, 2020
Thanks for this, at least some online miscreants gather knowledge from it. They will stop blaming Osinbajo for everything.
Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by aminusodiq(m): 12:11pm On Aug 08, 2020
Nn
Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by Jhayphil: 12:14pm On Aug 08, 2020
We should be reminded of these functions from time to time. I still think Prof Osinbajo is the most active and hardworking VP ever.
Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by okefrancis: 12:17pm On Aug 08, 2020
VP OSINBAJO is a great asset to Nigeria
Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by Nobody: 12:17pm On Aug 08, 2020
Deputy1111:
Thanks for this, at least some online miscreants gather knowledge from it. They will stop blaming Osinbajo for everything.
.if u are a man of integrity u can't be part of a government like buharis government

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Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by Joyce95: 12:25pm On Aug 08, 2020
Nigeria should be grateful for having a great leader like Our VP Osinbsjo
Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by yanabasee1(m): 12:56pm On Aug 08, 2020
A VP is a puppet.....

A VP is an errand boy.

A VP is useless position used to settle political scores in the name of zoning.



It's better you become a minister than to be a VP..... Because, your duty will be reduced to fighting cabals.
Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by TheRareGem1(f): 12:59pm On Aug 08, 2020
Wailers should take note of this. Especially, what VP can't.
Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by orisa37: 1:23pm On Aug 08, 2020
Osinbajo knows very well the Limit of his AUTHORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. He is an excellent Lawyer. The Fact is, expressly or by implications, Osinbajo knows that he can all things to steer the Ship of State whenever Mr. PRESIDENT is out of Office temporarily or permanently.
Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by megafone: 6:43am On Apr 15, 2022
Igbochief001:
.if u are a man of integrity u can't be part of a government like buharis government


God bless you �
Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by IgOga(m): 6:54am On Apr 15, 2022
If Osibanjo was a man of integrity as you lot claim he would have resigned. You can't be part of the problem and claim you are not in thesame sentence.
You will still vote APC? Smh
Re: Functions Of The Vice President Of Nigeria. by Zeus88(m): 7:34am On Apr 15, 2022
IgOga:
If Osibanjo was a man of integrity as you lot claim he would have resigned. You can't be part of the problem and claim you are not in thesame sentence.
You will still vote APC? Smh
Oga if na you day the position you go resign, or if na your uncle or relatives be the VP you go advice am make e resign.

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