The Nigerian Government Has Recovered $52.88 Million In Assets Linked To Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, Handed Over By The United States.

At The Signing Ceremony In Abuja, Attorney-General Of The Federation (AGF) And Minister Of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, Announced That $50 Million Will Be Allocated Through The World Bank For Rural Electrification Projects, While $2 Million Will Support Justice System Expansion And Anti-Corruption Efforts Through The International Institute Of Justice.

Fagbemi Highlighted The Asset Recovery As A Milestone In Nigeria’s Collaboration With The U.S. To Combat Corruption And Promote The Rule Of Law, Noting It Aligns With President Bola Tinubu’s Anti-Corruption Agenda.

U.S. Ambassador To Nigeria, Richard Mills, Emphasized The Importance Of Ensuring The Funds Are Transparently Utilized For The Benefit Of Nigerians.