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Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by WHOcarex: 7:34pm On Oct 06, 2015
By Levinus Nwabughiogu
ABUJA – British and Swiss government on Tuesday pledged to return looted Nigerian funds stashed away in various personal bank accounts in their countries.

The two countries also promised to work with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and other anti-graft agencies to prevent official corruption and theft.

The developments followed President Mohammadu Buhari applauds and remarks that the two countries had been of tremendous assistance to Nigeria in the anti-corruption war of his government.

The President however called for the speeding up of the processes of investigation, prosecution and repatriation of public funds stolen by past corrupt public officials and their accomplices.

The president spoke at separate audiences with the new British High Commissioner, Mr. Paul Arkwright and Swiss Ambassadors, Mr. Eric Mayoraz who were at the Presidential Villa, Abuja to present their letters of credence.

He said: ‘‘Switzerland and Britain have been very helpful indeed in the recovery of our assets. But we must build on what we have started.

‘‘It is also important to send a signal to the elite that it is no longer business as usual. I personally appreciate the efforts of Prime Minister David Cameron on this issue.
“He has honoured his commitments to us.

He promised to support our government to build a strong and dynamic economy and he has been faithful to his words,’’ President Buhari told Arkwright.

Also speaking, Mr. Arkwright assured the president of Britain’s preparedness to give Nigeria the fullest possible support and assistance in the recovery of its looted resources.

‘‘We are most ready to help. We have a good team at the National Crime Agency (NCA) working with your Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Tell us where and how we can help and we will provide the assistance,’’ he said.

In the same vein, President Buhari also welcomed assurances from the new Swiss Ambassador, Mr. Eric Mayoraz that his country will expedite action on the repatriation of millions of dollars stolen by past Nigerian public officials and still held in Swiss Banks.

‘‘I am very pleased and we will get our Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to work with you to ensure that all the stolen funds are returned safely to government coffers as quickly as possible,” Buhari told the new Swiss Ambassador.

President Buhari also received the letters of credence of the Ambassador of the State of Palestine, Mr. Saleh Fhied Saleh, the Ambassador of Myanmar, Mr. Tha Aung Nyun and the Ambassador of Slovakia, Mr. Peter Holasek.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/10/corruption-britain-switzerland-to-return-nigerias-looted-funds-soon/

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by WHOcarex: 7:43pm On Oct 06, 2015
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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by theV0ice: 7:44pm On Oct 06, 2015
Very good. That's the kind of news I want to hear from them.

Slowly but steadily we are marching on.

God bless Nigerians

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by caprini1: 7:46pm On Oct 06, 2015
Why did they even accept to receive and keep the money in the first place? Bloody vampires!

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by wasco24: 7:47pm On Oct 06, 2015
angry
Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by Simitrendy: 7:47pm On Oct 06, 2015



Buhari has integrity believe me, He is d type of person I'll love to work with



For d 1st time in the History of Nigeria, Foreign countries will work with our crime and corrupt Agency.




There's a lot of gap between Jonathan and Buhari



It was d same clueless Jonathan who gave DSP Alamaiseghya bail with money laundering in Nigeria and Abroad



And some Wailing Wailers will start shouting wayo wayo! that Buhari is a scam.



Y'all need deliverance grin



My Able President, I pray for you that d power to continue this good legacies God will give it unto u.









The developments followed President
Mohammadu Buhari applauds and remarks that
the two countries had been of tremendous
assistance to Nigeria in the anti-corruption war of
his government.






Beware of Corruption


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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by Ups01(m): 7:48pm On Oct 06, 2015
That's fantastic!

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by Mogenerous(f): 7:48pm On Oct 06, 2015
Nigeria is broke is all we ever hear without any major project. I keep wondering where all the money the nation gets from oil and other sources go. Now i know! Our leaders are killing us

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by Tonnierichy(m): 7:49pm On Oct 06, 2015
Am getting sick of this following the rule of law shii!! Its making things go @ a very slow pace!! We want a military rule of 6 months headed by PMB....the earlier this termites are brought to justice, d better jare....am getting bored already!! lipsrsealed

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by ceejay80s(m): 7:49pm On Oct 06, 2015
As soon as its returned, make dem share the money with every nigerian

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by Nobody: 7:49pm On Oct 06, 2015
PMB's body language working wonders. Talk about swagger.

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by midolian(m): 7:49pm On Oct 06, 2015
Call it "Buhar's body odour", call it "body language", call it "propaganda" call it whatever..All I know is Buhari is working..and it is showing grin

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by Rilwayne001: 7:49pm On Oct 06, 2015
Baba body language is working while haters are hating

[size=15pt] Buhari till 2030 [/size]

WAILERS, Togo is visa-free cheesy grin

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by wickedberry(f): 7:49pm On Oct 06, 2015
Some e-diots won't still be happy

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by Maximillian1: 7:49pm On Oct 06, 2015
Baba go slow is working...shoutout to all haters grin

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by Ups01(m): 7:50pm On Oct 06, 2015
Mogenerous:
.
must you book space?

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by uche988(m): 7:50pm On Oct 06, 2015
when? this soon no dey ever reach.....na wa oh!

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by christejames(m): 7:50pm On Oct 06, 2015
Propaganda on the loose... The gerontocratic govt of lies!!

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by Nobody: 7:51pm On Oct 06, 2015
Great..."tell us where and how we can help....." shocked

Who?(Alison Diezani) Where (London) How(help us catch her) Why(Money laundering) shocked

Sai Buhari
Sai APC

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by Eluwilussit(m): 7:52pm On Oct 06, 2015
caprini1:
Why did they even accept to receive and keep the money in the first place? Bloody vampires!

How did the money leave our shores in the first place, is the right question?! Don't blame others for our failings. cool cool cool

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by sukkot: 7:52pm On Oct 06, 2015
prophecy
Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by iandatian: 7:52pm On Oct 06, 2015
f lipsrsealed
Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by Realdeals(m): 7:53pm On Oct 06, 2015
Sai Baba! PMB till 2023

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by omenka(m): 7:53pm On Oct 06, 2015
Great. Baba needs all the funds he can get to speedily implement his blueprint for the nation's economic advancement. Very bumpy road lies ahead but I have faith in the ability of the driver. I know this case wouldn't be another case of looting repatriated funds. Goats are fast learning to stick strictly to a diet of vegetables and avoid tubers.

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by Nobody: 7:53pm On Oct 06, 2015
Abeg British keep the money in your country oo.. We don't need it now.. If that money Enter naija.. chai.. it will be looted again , this time en, No mercy.. British won't be able to recover 1$ self.. with the way this current administration is going.. chai..

Truth be Told, Nigeria Lacks Good Politician, All na criminals, Jona oo, Buhari oo, All na big thief.. I pity our youth.. Fighting 4 1 stupid old FOOll..

British pls keep d money till we get good Government.. Not all this APC and PDP poooo

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by TIMEISWISDOM(m): 7:54pm On Oct 06, 2015
making sense
Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by masterpiece86: 7:54pm On Oct 06, 2015
This so called developed countries where else while harbouring and encouraging corruption in high places. But now, there is no safe heaven to starch money away now because d world has fast become a global arena
Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by shegelu: 7:54pm On Oct 06, 2015
Change is here.

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by hensben(m): 7:54pm On Oct 06, 2015
undecided

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Re: Corruption: Britain, Switzerland to return Nigeria’s looted funds soon by Mogenerous(f): 7:55pm On Oct 06, 2015
Ups01:
must you book space?
must you mention me?

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