The prosecution of individuals who have corruptly enriched themselves by stealing from the Federal Treasury is set to kick off any moment from now.

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The prosecution of individuals who have corruptly enriched themselves by stealing from the Federal Treasury is set to kick off any moment from now. This indication emerged from a meeting between President MUHAMMADU BUHARI and members of the National Peace Committee for the 2015 General Election headed by former Head of State, General ABDULSALAMI ABUBAKAR.

The prosecution of individuals who have corruptly enriched themselves by stealing from the Federal Treasury is set to kick off any moment from now. This indication emerged from a meeting between President MUHAMMADU BUHARI and members of the National Peace Committee for the 2015 General Election headed by former Head of State, General ABDULSALAMI ABUBAKAR.President BUHARI told the delegation at the Presidential Villa in Abuja that his administration was irrevocably committed to doing all within its powers to break the vicious cycle of corruption, unemployment and insecurity in Nigeria to enable the country make progress. He said the Federal Government, under his leadership, will not only ask for the return of stolen funds that have been stashed in foreign banks, but will also ensure that those who stole the funds are put on trial in Nigeria.

The President also said that as part of actions to address prevailing national problems, his administration was reorganising Nigeria's revenue generating institutions. The President explained that a single treasury account had been established for all Federal revenue to ensure greater probity, transparency and accountability in the collection, disbursement and utilisation of national funds. Responding to the President’s remarks, the delegation advised the Federal Government to be guided by the rule of law in its fight against corruption. The position of the group was made known by the spokesman, Reverend Father MATTHEW HASSAN KUKAH while responding to questions by State House Correspondent.

The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto also said the visit to the President was not prompted by any individual or group, but in line with its ongoing consultations with relevant stakeholders. You will recall former presidents, GOODLUCK JONATHAN and OLUSEGUN OBASANJO last week visited President BUHARI but details were not made public, which sparked speculations that the visits could have something to do with the anti-corruption stance of the President.

 

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