President Mohammadu
Buhari has said that the
people who cornered the $
2.1 billion meant for the
purchase of military
hardware to fight insurgency
into their private pockets
were not regretting their
action.
President Muhammadu Buhari
flanked by the SGF, David
Babachir Lawal and the
leader, Northern Christian
Leaders Eagle Eyes Forum,
Pastor Aminchi Habu in a
group photograph when the
Forum paid a visit to the
President at the State House,
Abuja. Photo by Abayomi
Adeshida
He also reiterated his
resolve to deal with corrupt
individuals, stressing that
anyone found culpable would
have himself to blame.
The president spoke while
receiving the Northern
Christian Leaders Eagles
Eyes Forum at the State
House, Abuja on Friday.
President Buhari thanked the
Christian leaders for their
support to the Federal
Government’s anti-
corruption campaign and
other policies geared
towards reviving the
economy.
"It is saddening that some of
those who stole from our
national resources put the
money in their personal
accounts.
"However, it is gratifying
that those who stole money
and shared funds meant for
the purchase of arms for our
military are regretting their
actions and they will regret
more.
"Those caught in corruption
will have themselves to
blame,’’ he said.
Appealing to the religious
leaders not to lose hope in
the unity, stability and
progress of the country,
Buhari said his administration
would be transparent to
Nigerians in its resolute
commitment to restore the
economic fortunes of the
country and deliver
prosperity to them.
He emphasized that the
Federal Government would
continue to prioritize the
safety of lives and property.
He added that the
government would continue
to equipped Nigerian farmers
with the right tools,
technology and techniques to
boost agriculture.
He said: "You must tell your
followers the truth about the
country. We have nothing to
hide because we have no
other country but Nigeria.
"Tell them to give us a
chance to stabilize the
country. Your concern for
the security, unemployment,
anti-corruption campaign and
the frequent altercations
between herdsmen and
farmers are genuine
concerns