Corruption: My Appointees in NDDC, EFCC Abused Government's Trust - President Buhari Laments




President Muhammadu Buhari has said the reported cases of corruption in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) occurred because his appointees abused the trust placed of them. 
The Nigerian president made the statement on Friday, July 31, after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers with his family members in Abuja, Vanguard reported.

Buhari who decried the abuse of office by people in both past and present administrations, promised that all past and present cases of corruption will be fully investigated.

The president stated that all past and present cases of corruption will be fully investigated. He complained about the NDDC’s wastage of the resources earmarked for improving the lives of the people in the Niger Delta region.

Buhari said despite the 13 % derivation enjoyed by states in the Niger Delta region, corruption has hampered the development of the region.