#United Arab Emirates and #Nigeria sign bilateral agreement to extradite Nigerians hiding their loots in Dubai.
The signing of the agreements on trade, finance and judicial matters
was witnessed by President Muhammadu Buhari and the Crown Prince of the
United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun and the UAE Minister
of State for Financial Affairs, Obaid Attayar signed the Avoidance of
Double Taxation Agreement, while the Minister of Trade and Investment,
Mr Okechukwu Enelamah signed the Agreement on Trade Promotion and
Protection with the UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs.
The Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and his counterpart in the
United Arab Emirates, Sultan Bin Saeed Albadi signed the Judicial
Agreements on Extradition, Transfer of Sentenced Persons, Mutual Legal
Assistance on Criminal Matters, and Mutual Legal Assistance on Criminal
and Commercial Matters, which includes the recovery and repatriation of
stolen wealth.
At a reception after the signing of the agreements, President Buhari
reiterated his commitment to fighting corruption and restoring Nigeria's
dignity in the comity of nations.
The President also urged all Islamic countries to support the fight
against terrorism in Nigeria and denounce the atrocities of Boko Haram
as un-Islamic and against the teachings of the Holy Prophet.
In his remarks, Crown Prince Zayed Al Nahyan said that the
relationship between Nigeria and the UAE will be strengthened by
President Buhari's visit and the signing of the agreements.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
January 19, 2016
Last Updated 13.27pm
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