By Ahmed Idris.
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, said the ongoing battle against corruption has restored the country’s image as a serous entity in the international community.
The President stated this on Thursday at the public presentation of a book titled “Making Steady, Sustainable Progress for Nigeria’s Peace and Prosperity held at the State House Banquet Hall, in Abuja.
President Buhari stated that the nation’s creditworthiness was sound, noting that the country’s first Euro – Bond offer was over-subscribed four times.
He said that the nation had gone through difficult times due to World–Wide Economic Recession.
The President noted that Nigeria was coming out of recession and government’s efforts were aimed at easing economic hardships with more jobs, social security platform for vulnerable families and unemployed as well as infrastructural projects.
“I would, at the same time like to assure all Nigerians of my commitment to improve security, fight corruption and restructure the economy.”
He said that his administration would continue to address the recurring issue of herdsmen and farmers clashes, kidnapping and armed robberies.
He said, “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.
“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.
Buhari lauded the efforts of the Presidential media team for organising the event.
A mid-term scorecard on the present administration, the 360-page book chronicles achievements of the present administration in different sectors.
