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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Britain and Switzerland for assisting Nigeria recover stolen funds.

Speaking to the ambassadors of both countries on Tuesday when they presented their letters of credence to him at the presidential villa in Abuja, Buhari said British and Swiss authorities had furnished Nigeria with relevant information and intelligence on public funds that were illegally transferred to personal bank accounts by officials of past administrations.

“Switzerland and Britain have been very helpful indeed in the recovery of our assets. But we must build on what we have started,” Femi Adesina, his spokesman, quoted him as saying.

“It is also important to send a signal to the elite that it is no longer business as usual. I personally appreciate the efforts of Prime Minister David Cameron on this issue.

“He has honoured his commitments to us. He promised to support our government to build a strong and dynamic economy and he has been faithful to his words.”

Responding, the British ambassador assured Buhari of Britain’s preparedness to give Nigeria full support and assistance in the recovery of its looted resources.

“We are most ready to help. We have a good team at the National Crime Agency working with your Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Tell us where and how we can help and we will provide the assistance,” he said.