President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday, July 8, disclosed that the erstwhile National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki and others, who were involved in the alleged diversion of $2.1 billion meant for the purchase of military hardware, are currently regretting their actions.
President Buhari, who made this known while receiving the Northern Christian Leaders Eagles Eyes Forum, at the State House, reiterated his resolve to deal with corrupt individuals, stressing that anyone found culpable would have himself to blame.
Recall, that Dasuki was accused of diverting $2.1 Billion meant for arm purchase of which the said sum was distributed through different quarters.
Those so far implicated in the alleged diversion include; former People Democratic Party, PDP, Publicity Secretary Olisa Metuh, former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda, Owner of AIT/ Raypower, Raymond Dokpesi as well as former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa.
Presently, the Former Minister of Aviation, and Chieftain of the PDP, Femi Fani Kayode, amongst several others, have also been dragged into the alleged diversion.
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Buhari, who thanked the Christian leaders for their support to the Federal Government’s anti-corruption campaign and other policies geared towards reviving the economy said: “It is saddening that some of those who stole from our national resources put the money in their personal accounts.
“However, it is gratifying that those who stole money and shared funds meant for the purchase of arms for our military are regretting their actions and they will regret more.
“Those caught in corruption will have themselves to blame”.
While appealing to the religious leaders not to lose hope in the unity, stability and progress of the country, Buhari said his administration would be transparent to Nigerians in its resolute commitment to restore the economic fortunes of the country and deliver prosperity to them.
He noted that the Federal Government would continue to prioritize the safety of lives and property.
Buhari, added that the government would continue to support Nigerian farmers with the right tools, technology and techniques to boost agriculture.
He said: “You must tell your followers the truth about the country.
“We have nothing to hide because we have no other country but Nigeria.
“Tell them to give us a chance to stabilize the country. Your concern for the security, unemployment, anti-corruption campaign and the frequent altercations between herdsmen and farmers are genuine concerns.
“I know the Ministry of Agriculture and the Governors Forum are doing a lot to resolve the lingering crisis between herdsmen and farmers, we must give them a chance,’’ the President said.
The leader of the delegation Pastor Aminchi Habu, while responding, called on Nigerians to support the President’s anti-corruption war and his vision to restore Nigeria’s lost glory.
Pastor Habu said, “In your administration, I see a new Nigeria where the fear of bribery, corruption and extortion is the beginning of wisdom.
“I see a new Nigeria, where tribalism, religion and ethnicity is no longer a barrier that separates us but a bond that unites us for a greater tomorrow,’’ Habu said.
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