President Muhammadu Buhari says the ongoing fight against corruption has started yielding fruitful results as Nigeria is now a respected nation in the world.
The president stated this on Thursday at the public presentation of a book titled; Making Steady, Sustainable Progress for Nigeria’s Peace and Prosperity in Abuja.
It is a mid-term scorecard on Buhari’s administration at the Presidential Villa.
According to him, the nation’s creditworthiness is sound, noting that the country’s first Euro-Bond offer was over-subscribed four times, and as Nigeria comes out of recession, government’s efforts are aimed at easing economic hardships.
“I would, at the same time like to assure all Nigerians of my commitment to improve security, fight corruption and re-structuring the economy.”
He said that his administration would continue to address the recurring issue of herdsmen and farmers clashes, kidnapping and armed robberies.
“Within the confines of our budgetary resources we are giving top priority to security. During the year it was my great pleasure to secure the release of 103 Chibok School Girls,” he said.
“We are working day and night in cooperation with our international partners to free remaining girls and all other hostages; men, women and children.
“We are all aware now, if you steal public funds and are caught you will face the law,” he said.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who also spoke at the event, identified humility and prudent management of public resources as the greatest assets of President Buhari.
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, who unveiled the book also paid tribute to the achievements of Buhari as he advised the president to reduce the temptation of office to make the anti-corruption war more effective
The book has 360 pages stating the achievements of the present administration since 2015.