Buhari thanks Swiss govt. for returning stolen funds

President Muhammadu Buhari - Nigeria President

Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, thanked the government and people of Switzerland for their support in resuscitating the economy, especially the return of illegally stolen funds.

According to him, 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.

Senior Special Assistant to the President in Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement, said President Buhari said this while receiving Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of Switzerland to Nigeria, Mr. George Steiner, at the Presidential Villa.

The president was quoted as saying, “We are grateful to the Swiss government for allowing illegally stolen funds to be brought back to Nigeria,” noting 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.

Steiner on his part said the Swiss 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.

The Ambassador 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.