Ex-VP Osinbajo Recalls Surviving Helicopter Crash In Kogi 7 Years After

Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has recounted his survival of a helicopter crash that occurred in Kabba, Kogi State, seven years ago, expressing gratitude to God for sparing the lives of all on board.

Osinbajo made the reflection in a thanksgiving post shared on his official Instagram page on Monday, marking the anniversary of the incident, which happened on February 2, 2019.

In the post, the former Vice President thanked God for His protection and faithfulness throughout his life and public service.

“You have been faithful. More than just faithful. From my cradle days till this very hour. And I know You will be with me till the very end,” he wrote.

He further offered prayers in multiple languages, saying: “Ubangiji (Sovereign God). Yesu (Jesus). Nabaka godiya (I give You thanks). Sarkin duniya (The King of all the Earth). Nagode (Thank You). Are there grateful people in this house? Lift your hands and bless Him.”

Recalling the helicopter crash, Osinbajo emphasised that no life was lost and no one sustained injuries.

“God of my journey, I remember how You saved us. I remember how You brought us out,” he wrote.

“Seven years ago, You carried every one of us out of that helicopter crash without a single scrape. Not one life lost. Not one wound left behind. Only mercy. Only grace,” he added.

He concluded the post with a note of gratitude: “Lord, we are deeply grateful. We give You all the glory, all the honour, and all the adoration. NAGODE!!!”

In the same vein, his wife, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, also took to her Instagram page on Monday to remember the incident and thank God for divine intervention.

“Remembering the helicopter crash of 2nd February 2019,” she wrote. “I give praise and thanks to God for His great deliverance. Psalm 104:1b: O Lord my God, You are very great!!”

LEADERSHIP recalls that the helicopter conveying the then Vice President crash-landed in Kabba, Kogi State, in February 2019, with all occupants escaping unhurt. The incident was reported to be the second air mishap Osinbajo survived within a seven-month period at the time.