President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to curbing corruption in the country.
He made the resolve on Wednesday, October 28, in New Delhi, India in an address to members of the Nigerian community.
The president departed Abuja on Tuesday, October 27, for New Dehli, India, on a 4-day official visit.
He will take part in the 3rd Summit of the India-Africa Forum, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 29
The president in a statement issued by Femi Adesina, his special Adviser on media and publicity stated that the recovery of stolen funds and prosecution of persons who have been indicted for corrupt practices will also continue to be vigorously pursued.
He said: “In the meantime, we will continue to prosecute those who have been indicted for corrupt practices and ensure that stolen funds are recovered, to serve as deterrence to others who nurse the ambition of seeking public office solely for illegal personal gain.”
According to The Nation, President Buhari assured the gathering that his administration fully recognise the devastating consequences of the illegal diversion of public resources meant for national development into private bank accounts, and was doing all within its powers to stop such diversions.
President Buhari is scheduled to return to Abuja on Friday, October 30.
In the same vein, the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, during a conference held at the University of Ibadan on Thursday, October 22, reiterated that President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government’s efforts in making sure that all the monies stolen by government officials are returned.
Osinbajo noted that President Buhari is resolute in the anti-corruption campaign especially recovering looted funds through the strengthening of institutions, improving sanction and enforcement and upholding the rule of law.
The president departed Abuja on Tuesday, October 27, for New Dehli, India, on a 4-day official visit.
He will take part in the 3rd Summit of the India-Africa Forum, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 29
The president in a statement issued by Femi Adesina, his special Adviser on media and publicity stated that the recovery of stolen funds and prosecution of persons who have been indicted for corrupt practices will also continue to be vigorously pursued.
He said: “In the meantime, we will continue to prosecute those who have been indicted for corrupt practices and ensure that stolen funds are recovered, to serve as deterrence to others who nurse the ambition of seeking public office solely for illegal personal gain.”
According to The Nation, President Buhari assured the gathering that his administration fully recognise the devastating consequences of the illegal diversion of public resources meant for national development into private bank accounts, and was doing all within its powers to stop such diversions.
President Buhari is scheduled to return to Abuja on Friday, October 30.
In the same vein, the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, during a conference held at the University of Ibadan on Thursday, October 22, reiterated that President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government’s efforts in making sure that all the monies stolen by government officials are returned.
Osinbajo noted that President Buhari is resolute in the anti-corruption campaign especially recovering looted funds through the strengthening of institutions, improving sanction and enforcement and upholding the rule of law.
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