Nigeria gets $150 Million Abacha Loot From France
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has expressed gratitude to France for returning $150 million...
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has expressed gratitude to France for returning $150 million that Gen. Sani Abacha, the former head of state, embezzled
The President's Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this announcement in an Abuja statement on Friday.
"Thank you for the good news on the return of Abacha loot. We appreciate your effective cooperation concerning the return of Nigeria's money. It will be judiciously applied in attaining our development objectives," the news was provided by France's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Europe, Catherine Colonna, whom the President informed.
The French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, speaking on the Abacha plunder, stated that the return was long delayed but that French President Emmanuel Macron is happy that justice is being served in the end.
"It was a long process, but we are glad that it was concluded. Sometimes, justice may be slow, but this is a very good achievement," she said. Additionally, the President acknowledged the approval of a €100 million agreement between Nigeria and France aimed at bolstering the i-DICE program.
I-DICE is a Federal Government initiative to promote investment in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Creative Arts Industries.
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