A group, Businessmen for Osinbajo (BFO) has unveiled its platform in Abuja to officially declare its support for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, as a first major step towards backing the number two citizen for the 2023 presidency.

As an independent group of volunteers from all sectors of the business community in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, the group said its mandate is to deliver Osinbajo as president in 2023 as the right leader for Nigeria.

Convener of BFO, Dr. Tayo Fashogbon, said: “I stand here to welcome you on this journey towards an ELEVATED Nigeria. This elevation will be brought about by a more intentional participation of the business community in the country’s democracy.

“Until now, the business community, with all its great contributions, has only remained on the fringes of political relevance. This has continued to limit our capacity to influence the ease and outcomes of doing business.”

He said the Vice President had demonstrated passion for strengthening the country’s economy by improving the ease of doing business at all levels, adding: “We have seen, from his role as Vice President in the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, how he has stood for the business community.

“He has displayed his prowess through policy innovations, uncommon leadership of critical government interests, coordination of the economy, enhancement of quality of governance and an unwavering commitment to leveling the playing field.

“And for these reasons and more, we are actively and intentionally focused on him to be the next President of the country in 2023.”