Share recovered $ 350 M Abacha badly advised booty – SERAP – Punch Journaux

Oladimeji Ramon

A human rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, advised the federal government not to share the salvage of Sani Abacha recovered for $ 350 million (about $ 115 billion). 39; euros). 19659003] According to the group, the federal government plans to share the recovered N115bn among 300,000 households in 19 states with each N5,000.

But in a statement Sunday by his deputy director, Timothy Adewale, SERAP argued that the planned spending was not only misguided, but also discriminatory against the citizens of the 17 excluded states.

The group argued that, aside from the fact that the 5,000 N would not have a significant impact on the lives of the beneficiaries, the sharing was also subject to abuse by the state governors who could make sure that only their acolytes benefit.

SERAP said rather than sharing the N115bn among households, the money should be spent on education. He advised the federal government to secure funding for its national social safety net program from another source.

SERAP stated, "Authorities should do what is right with public services. the restitute plunder and show Nigerians that they can properly and effectively invest the funds in projects that would bring tangible benefits to the victims of corruption who are the socially and economically vulnerable sectors of the population.

"Authorities May Use Loot to Fund Universal Health Care Program and Tuition Assistance Program to Provide Post-Secondary / University Scholarships to Young Nigerians from Families poor and who otherwise would not have the resources to continue their education

household spoils in 19 states because the 17 remaining state governments have not yet set up the platform The planned distribution is also vulnerable to abuse and corruption by state governors, who can lobby for funds to be donated to their supporters and thus used for parochial and political purposes. Appropriate and efficient spending of recovered funds is essential for development and can support efforts to fight grand corruption.

"Spending looted funds can repair the wrongs done by corrupt officials, rebuild public confidence and invest in the development of corruption." The communities most affected by the great corruption in the country to improve prospects for many sustainable development goals

"It is important that the authorities improve the lot of communities that have endured the shock of the years of grand corruption by providing real opportunities for the socially and economically vulnerable sectors. for personal development and access to essential services and the promotion of the rule of law, in particular by applying the judgment of Judge Idris.

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