Abike Dabiri-Erewa
The Special Assistant to the President Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has urged Nigerians in Diaspora to support the president in his fight against corruption.
Dabiri-Erewa made the call in Abuja on Saturday at a meeting with the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) led by its chairman, Obed Monago.
The presidential aide said the present administration needs the support of everybody in the fight championed by Buhari to restore the glory of the nation.
As stated by her, corruption is thriving in Nigeria not because of poverty or because people are greedy but because there are no sanctions and the country is a place where you get away with anything.
Dabiri-Erewa noted that President Muhammadu Buhari is trying to stop corruption, but it is a battle that need encouragement and support of Nigerians to stop the menace.
She said Buhari had also made the issue of doing business in the country easier through the ease of doing business scheme which she said was to encourage Foreign Direct Investment.
Responding, Monago said the organization was willing to work with the Federal Government to improve the country’s economic situation.
He stressed that NIDO had been repositioned to assist government and make things work better in the country.
He commended Dabiri-Erewa for her initiative and her willingness to work with the organization.