President Muhammadu Buhari (image courtesy Presidency)
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the aide to President Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, has called on Nigerians abroad to back his principal’s fight against corruption.
Dabiri-Erewa gave the charge on Saturday in Abuja during a meeting with Nigerians in Diaspora Organization.
As stated by her, “All I have to tell you is that we have an administration that is determined to change the situation in Nigeria for the better and the president is doing that.
“Though everything is not perfect, as there are still challenges but the good thing is that Nigeria is on track.
“You all come from various countries where corruption is being tackled because there are structures, there is order and there is discipline.”
She added that “President Muhammadu Buhari is trying to stop that, it is a strong battle, but it is a battle we need to encourage and support him to continue and to win.
“He ensures that the nation’s funds are truly spent on the people of Nigeria, now in Nigeria we have the Treasury Single Account where every revenue goes into the federation account.
Furthermore, she said: “Of course, we know we have many issues in the area of corruption.
“It is strong a battle, but it is a battle that we must win, I urged you to encourage Nigerians to support the president in the battle against corruption.”