‘Thank You For Returning Illegally Stolen Funds’ – President Buhari Tells Swiss Government

‘Thank You For Returning Illegally Stolen Funds’ – President Buhari Tells Swiss Government

President Buhari today in Abuja said Nigerian government remains
deeply grateful to the government and people of Switzerland for their
support in resuscitating the economy, especially the return of illegally
stolen funds.

Receiving Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of Switzerland to
Nigeria, Mr George Steiner, at the Presidential Villa, President Buhari
said the return of stolen funds and interventions in the crisis in the
North East further indicate the Swiss government’s commitment to the
development of Nigeria.

“We are grateful to the Swiss government for allowing illegally stolen funds to be brought back to Nigeria,’’ he said.

The President noted that the facilitating roles the Swiss government
had been playing in the North East, particularly in reaching out to
Internally Displaced Persons, had been most helpful, adding that
bilateral relations between both countries will continue to be
strengthened.

Responding, the Swiss Ambassador said his government will always be
disposed to supporting Nigeria in ensuring peace in the country,
especially in the North East. “We have strong and solid relations with
Nigeria. It’s an honour and privilege for us to contribute to issues of
importance in the country,’’ he added.

Steiner told President Buhari that the Swiss government looks forward
to having stronger relations on economic issues with Nigeria that will
be mutually beneficial, pointing out that the ongoing reforms in the
country already send right signals to investors.