Memebers of the House of Representatives Committee United States/ Nigeria Parliamentary Relations Tuesday, appealed to the United States to assist Nigeria in the repatriation of stolen funds stashed in foreign countries by corrupt public officials.
Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, committee Chairman made the appeal on behalf of his colleagues when he played host to a delegation of military officers of the US Air War College.
Agbonayinma in soliciting the repatriation of all looted funds stashed in overseas countries informed the military delegation that as accomplished officers who will in no distant future be involved in policy formation in the United States, they should assist in the repatriation of the nation’s stolen wealth kept in America by corrupt persons.
The lawmaker described these funds as proceeds of crime, adding that the funds should be returned for the development of Nigeria.
While expressing the country’s appreciation to the US in supporting the country combat health, economic and security issues, the House member further sought the support of America to assist in the deepening and strengthening democracy by ensuring a successful conduct of the 2019 general elections.
According to him, the National Assembly was committed to good governance, social security, due process and transparency especially in the fight against corruption and the desire to build institutions to tackle corruption.
Responding, the leader of the US military delegation, Lt. Col. Stacy Kihara of the US Air Force informed the House Committee members that the visit has enabled the delegation members study the political, economic and social dynamics of Nigeria.
