President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to combating corruption and fostering a conducive business environment, urging Qatari investors to report any Nigerian government official soliciting bribes.
Speaking at the Nigeria-Qatar Business and Investment Forum in Doha on Sunday, Tinubu assured investors that his administration would decisively address any entrenched interests in the country undermining confidence in the Nigerian economy.”
I am here to give you the assurance that reforms are ongoing; forget about whatever you heard in the past.
Whatever obstacle or problem some of you might have experienced is in the past because there is no obstacle in the future,” Tinubu stated.
He emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for bribery, urging investors not to offer bribes to officials.
Tinubu assured them that if any bribes were requested or taken, they should report it, emphasizing free entry and exit of funds into and out of Nigeria.
Tinubu highlighted the country’s commitment to revolutionizing investment promotion, removing obstacles, and fostering a favorable investment climate.
Tinubu also noted the strengthened war against corruption and insecurity in Nigeria with the appointment of Nuhu Ribadu, a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as the National Security Adviser (NSA).
He highlighted Ribadu’s global recognition for anti-corruption efforts, assuring investors that Nigeria is open for business and their investments are secure.”
My responsibility is to tell you that Nigeria is open for business and to assure you that your investments are safe in our hands. We have men and women of great reputation here.
And we believe we can forge a good committee that will advance our discussions to fruitful conclusions,” Tinubu concluded.