Report officials who demand bribes to me, Tinubu tells Qatari investors

• In a statement, he assured the international business community of Nigeria’s readiness for serious business, promising to eliminate obstacles hindering profitable and legitimate enterprises
  

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President Bola Tinubu urged Qatari investors to bring their investments to Nigeria while emphasizing the need to report any public officials demanding bribes.

Addressing the Nigeria-Qatar business and investment forum in Doha on Sunday, Tinubu highlighted ongoing reforms and upgrades in Africa’s largest economy and its systems.

In a statement, he assured the international business community of Nigeria’s readiness for serious business, promising to eliminate obstacles hindering profitable and legitimate enterprises.

Tinubu also encouraged Qatar’s industry leaders to report any instances of bribery or inducement by government officials, assuring them of direct access to his office.

“I am here to give you the assurance that reforms are going on; forget about whatever you heard in the past. Whatever is the obstacle or problem that some of you might have experienced; it is in the past, because there is no obstacle in the future,” he said.

“Do not offer a bribe to any of our people, and if it is requested or taken from you, report to us. You will have access to me.

“Nigeria will no longer be defined by the past, but by what we do now and moving forward. Do not let perceptions become a hindrance to your will to invest. Nigeria is serious about revolutionizing investment promotion.

“We are removing obstacles today and we are going to continue to remove all obstacles. We have done so much within nine months. And I am assuring you, it is free entry, and free exit. Your funds will flow smoothly into and out of our country. Bring your investments.”

He said Nigeria possesses vast opportunities in various fields, telling his host that the West African nation is rich in mineral resources.

“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,” he said.