Prominent Civil Society Leader, Mashood Erubami Lauds FG Over US returns Of $53m loot linked to Diezani
A leading civil society leader in Nigeria who also doubles as the Convener, Voters Assembly has lauded the federal government over the return of the fifty three million US dollars back to Nigeria government.
Erubami in a release through his media office said the development is gladdens to the heart and it’s an indeed a very welcome development.
He also thanked the United States government not only for returning the money but his readiness to monitor the money on its usage for the overall interest of Nigerians.
It will be recalled that the United States Government repatriated the sum of $53 million stolen funds to Nigeria.
The funds were part of the money of the Galactica asset linked to former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
“Let me say it is with great pleasure that we receive this good news, we commend the United state government and on the part of the Nigeria government, it proves that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working the talking of overcoming corruption in Nigeria.
We therefore urge that the money should be made for what he primarily meant for.”
“This event is not only a testament to the unwavering commitment of our nations to fight corruption, but also signifies the commitment of the United States of America to facilitating restitution and supporting integrity and accountability in governance.”