PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari's senior special assistant on foreign and diaspora affairs Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa has appealed to the British parliament to strengthen its anti-money laundering laws un a bid to make repatriation of stolen wealth easy.  

Last week, President Muhammadu Buhari was in the UK attending a global anti-corruption summit where he demanded the return of Nigeria's stolen wealth lodged in UK banks. Britain did assure him that the matter would be addressed and Hon Dabiri-Erewa, who addressed parliament yesterday, repeated this call. 

Making the appeal in London while speaking on Partnership in Practice: Engaging Nigerians in the Diaspora in Support of Nigeria's Development, yesterday in parliament, Hon Dabiri-Erewa, asked for a law change. The event, chaired by British-Nigerian Member of Parliament Kate Osamor, was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Nigeria.  

Hon Dabiri-Erewa said: "We appeal to you to support our anti-corruption drive and make your banking system and your society uncomfortable for looters. This administration has also made the welfare of Nigerians central to its programmes and policies, which is why the government was committed to creating an enabling environment both for Nigerians at home and in the diaspora."
Describing Nigerians in the diaspora as Nigeria's greatest ambassadors and greatest advertisement to the world, she urged them the keep political sentiments aside, elevate national interest above self and participate in the development and advancement of Nigeria's economy.  She also appealed to all Nigerians to get committed in the war against corruption and other societal ills.

"You can contribute to the development of Nigeria from anywhere you are in the world. You have an important role to play in developing our nation and President Muhammadu Buhari is giving you the platform, so let's work together to make Nigeria the country we all wish for," Hon Dabiri-Erewa added.