President Joachim Gauck of Germany said “Nigeria is a country full of determination to make a change and Mr President you are determined to make the change.”
But it was not only the Mr. Gauck that shared his this view, the European Union too as the Union recognised the need to support the Nigerian President in his crusade for support against stolen funds lodged in foreign countries is yielding dividends.
The EU also showed consideration for the terrorist situation created by Boko Haram and the humanitarian support needed to rehabilitate the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP).
Consequently, towards both issues the EU made a donation of $50 million to the country on Thursday, 11th February, 2016 according to sources from Premium Times.
The good news was dropped during a meeting between the German Presidents Joachim Gauck and Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock villa in Abuja.
Mr. Gauck added that Germany was looking forward to see a peaceful Nigeria under the reign of President Muhammadu Buhari.
“We as Europe will support that initiative with $50 million. We commend your good governance.
“Good governance is not possible without peace, Germany will support Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram and we would continue to provide support for the displaced people on a humanitarian basis.”
President Gauck posited that the EU had resolved to join forces with the Buhari administration in its ongoing fight against terrorism in Nigeria, as well as neighbouring countries, and states in the African Union.
On the issue of helping return funds illegally stashed in Germany, Mr. Gauck said Nigeria could adopt same approach Germany adopted a while back when they were faced with a similar problem.
He added that Germany used illegal sources to trace information needed to fast track the process which helped them recover funds stolen from the nation.
The German president also lauded the freedom of the press in Nigeria adding that Nigerians have shown determination to make a change in the system.
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