Buhari Seeks Common African Position On Asset Recovery
• To Lead AU Anti-Corruption Fight Photo Caption: President Buhari being congratulated by fellow African heads of government after his appointment in Addis Ababa on Sunday. Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday challenged leaders of African nations to develop a common position for the continent on recovery of public assets. Buhari, who was reacting to his appointment at the ongoin African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, to champion the 2018 theme: “A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation,” dedicated to the fight against endemic corruption on the Continent,” pledged to do his utmost in the anti-corruption agenda “and make the impact we all hope for, during 2018 and beyond. He lamented that the manifestation of corruption across the continent “is also a reflection of the need for stronger leadership and oversight institutions. Tackling corrupt acts and greed require a reorientation of our attitudes and perceptions.” Calling for a change of mindset to win...