Government To Focus
On Long Lasting Institutions
Uche Aneke, Washington
Nigeria’s
Acting President Goodluck Jonathan says the focus of his
government is to build strong institutions that will last beyond
the leadership and operators of such bodies.
Dr. Jonathan said one of the ways to achieve this was by
reviewing the structure of the Economic and Financial Crime
Commission (EFCC) to strengthen its performance in the fight
against corruption.
Investment Environment
Speaking at a breakfast meeting organized by the Centre for
Global Development, an independent research centre championing
global poverty reduction and equal rights in Washington DC, he
gave assurances that Nigeria was committed to the rule of law
and the protection of the rights and privileges of local and
foreign investors.
He also advised investors in the Nigerian economy to ensure they
conduct businesses within the ambit of the laws to ensure
security of their investments.
The Acting President also reiterated that government would stop
at nothing to pursue the ongoing banking reforms to a logical
conclusion.
He said the Executive arm of government had forwarded an Assets
Management Bill, which would statutorily regulate the assets of
banks and ensure that depositors’ monies are safe, to the
National Assembly.
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