Tinubu in Qatar, Asks Foreign Investors to Report Any Nigerian Demanding Bribe Directly To Him

President Tinubu has asked investors in Qatar not to pay bribes to any Nigerian official in their bid to invest in Nigeria.

He also advised them to report anyone who demanded a bribe from them directly to his office.

Tinubu advised on Sunday, during the Qatari business meeting held in Doha as part of his official visit to the emirate.

He asked them to forget their perception of Nigeria in the past saying that, Nigeria would no longer be defined by its past, but what it is doing now to reposition itself.

The President told investors that, Nigeria is the world’s most lucrative destination for investors, with its over 200 million population and huge skilled workforce.

He also told them that his administration was removing obstacles to investors to allow them to move their funds in and out of the country.

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The Emir of Qatar, his Highness Shiekh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani said he was encouraged by efforts of Tinubu to create new opportunities in Nigeria.

The Emir said he never doubted the capacity of Nigerians, known for their brilliance, but liked them to use it to develop Nigeria, instead of outside Nigeria.

Tinubu said Nigeria possesses vast opportunities in various fields, telling his host: We have oil and gas; we have solid minerals.

I do not see why we cannot become prolific partners in exploring iron ore, as well as steel production, and energy across the board.

I am here to give you assurances in all spheres: tourism, hospitality, healthcare, and many other opportunities that abound around us.

Do not be the investors who miss out on the golden opportunity we present, he added.

Welcoming the Nigerian delegation in the presence of Qatari captains of industry, Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Abdullah Al Thani, said his country looks forward to exploring opportunities in Nigeria, owing to its population demography and market.

Al Thani said this is important as Qatar seeks to prioritize new investments in low-carbon initiatives, mineral products, petroleum chemicals, industry, and consumables.