Tracing, freezing, and return of stolen assets has proved in many cases to be exceptionally difficult for most African countries.
The fundamental for the sustainable growth of Nigeria is not in the hydro-carbon industry but in agriculture.
The carnal nature of man is that he places his tribe above others, but the only basis for the power and unity of the church is that there is no Jew or Gentile.
It is the resolve of the government that none will be allowed to get away with making speeches that can cause sedition or that can cause violence, especially because when we make these kinds of pronouncement and do things that can cause violence or destruction of lives and property, we are no longer in control.
As you fight corruption, it fights back.
We don't have all the time in the world with oil. We have to use oil while it makes sense to do so.
It is in the interest of the government and also the interest of the nation that things are done properly and that there is due process and that we are not unfair.
Here in Nigeria, what makes the news is conflict between the executive and the legislature.
There must be more rigorous enforcement of rules promoting transparency in the international banking and financial systems, especially more stringent KYC rules on customer identity, source of wealth, and even country of origin.
We in Nigeria have seen just how difficult it is to get back stolen assets from the international financial system, such as banks that ought not have received those funds in the first place if even the most routine questions were asked.
There is no wisdom of man that can change men or change nations; it is the power and wisdom of God that can.
Nigeria is still grappling with the negative consequences of the use of opacity by senior members of government and their cronies between 1993 and 1998, awarding themselves juicy contracts in the extractive industry.
An active and vibrant railway system confers many benefits on the society.
Railway network will support efforts to diversify the economy and enhance our export potentials.
Any nation that does not emphasize integrity will always fail.
The values of integrity and hard work are necessary for the development of our nation.
The Nigerian economy is a huge one.
Our vision is for a country that grows what it eats and produces what it consumes. It is for a country that no longer has to import petroleum products and develop a lucrative petrochemical industry.
Many would say the reason why they steal is because they want to have an arsenal for future political exploits. It is a lie. It is greed. In any case, even if you want to do that, you have no right to do it.
It is not possible for one tribe to dominate another based on the way God has structured the country.
