PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has asked Qatari investors to report any Nigerian government official who asks for bribes.
President Tinubu who made this statement at the Nigeria-Qatar Business and Investment Forum in Doha, on Sunday, assured that his government will deal with any Nigerian that undermines investor confidence in the country’s economy.
“Do not offer a bribe to any of our people, and if it is requested or taken from you, report to us. You will have access to me. Nigeria will no longer be defined by the past, but by what we do now and moving forward. Do not let perceptions become a hindrance to your will to invest. Nigeria is serious about revolutionising investment promotion.’’ the President said.
“We are removing obstacles today and we are going to continue to remove all obstacles. We have done so much within nine months. And I am assuring you, it is free entry and free exit. Your funds will flow smoothly into and out of our country. Bring your investments,’’ he added.
Tinubu said that the war against corruption and insecurity in Nigeria had been significantly strengthened with the appointment of a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser – NSA.
“We have a man who has won many global awards for anti-corruption as an anti-corruption czar.’’
“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.’’
“A nation is an artificial entity unless there are good people to drive it. People build great nations and we have great people. We are ready.”
