The anti-corruption crusade of President Muhammadu
Buhari’s government has received a major boost as the
United Nations (UN) has pledged its support for the
government’s cause.
To underscore its seriousness, the UN Secretary General,
Ban Ki Moon, this weekend, sent a powerful delegation to
meet with the Attorney-General of the Federation and
Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) at his office in
Abuja.
The delegation which was led by UN Special Envoy on
ECOWAS, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, also expressed its
readiness to support Nigeria in its quest to put an end to
terrorism in the country.
According to a statement by the Director of Information at
the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mr Nwodo
Charles, Chambas said the UN will cooperate with Nigeria
to strengthen the administration of justice, rule of law and
respect for human rights in the country.
He stated that there was need for all African countries in
the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) to form a
common front against the menace of terrorism, especially
with regards to the spreading activities of the Boko
Haram sect.
Parts of the statement read: ”While congratulating the
Minister on behalf of United Nations on his appointment,
he noted the land mark achievements resulting from the
free, fair and credible elections that were recently
conducted in Nigeria, this he said has brought progress to
Africa’s nascent democracy.
”Dr. Chambas was optimistic that with the completion of
the remaining 100km border posts, Boko Haram terrorists
will be defeated”
Responding, the minister said he was pleased with the
level of success so far recorded by the Nigeria/Cameroon
Joint Border Commission, in terms of resolving cross
border disputes between the two countries.
He stated that the Muhammadu Buhari administration
would be committed towards ensuring that unnecessary
border disputes within the Lake Chad Basin areas are
resolved amicably.
He informed the delegation that Nigeria is currently
working with other countries on reforms and protocols that
will ultimately, bring about everlasting peace in the West
African region.
According to Vanguard, he assured them that the federal
government is willing to further deepen the cordial
relationship that had existed among the countries in the
region.
Also speaking on the ongoing anti-corruption war in
Nigeria, the AGF said the administration of President
Buhari would not relent on its effort to bring to book,
anyone found to have economically sabotaged the nation.
Buhari’s government has received a major boost as the
United Nations (UN) has pledged its support for the
government’s cause.
To underscore its seriousness, the UN Secretary General,
Ban Ki Moon, this weekend, sent a powerful delegation to
meet with the Attorney-General of the Federation and
Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) at his office in
Abuja.
The delegation which was led by UN Special Envoy on
ECOWAS, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, also expressed its
readiness to support Nigeria in its quest to put an end to
terrorism in the country.
According to a statement by the Director of Information at
the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mr Nwodo
Charles, Chambas said the UN will cooperate with Nigeria
to strengthen the administration of justice, rule of law and
respect for human rights in the country.
He stated that there was need for all African countries in
the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) to form a
common front against the menace of terrorism, especially
with regards to the spreading activities of the Boko
Haram sect.
Parts of the statement read: ”While congratulating the
Minister on behalf of United Nations on his appointment,
he noted the land mark achievements resulting from the
free, fair and credible elections that were recently
conducted in Nigeria, this he said has brought progress to
Africa’s nascent democracy.
”Dr. Chambas was optimistic that with the completion of
the remaining 100km border posts, Boko Haram terrorists
will be defeated”
Responding, the minister said he was pleased with the
level of success so far recorded by the Nigeria/Cameroon
Joint Border Commission, in terms of resolving cross
border disputes between the two countries.
He stated that the Muhammadu Buhari administration
would be committed towards ensuring that unnecessary
border disputes within the Lake Chad Basin areas are
resolved amicably.
He informed the delegation that Nigeria is currently
working with other countries on reforms and protocols that
will ultimately, bring about everlasting peace in the West
African region.
According to Vanguard, he assured them that the federal
government is willing to further deepen the cordial
relationship that had existed among the countries in the
region.
Also speaking on the ongoing anti-corruption war in
Nigeria, the AGF said the administration of President
Buhari would not relent on its effort to bring to book,
anyone found to have economically sabotaged the nation.