U.S. VP, Joe Biden Urges Buhari To Appoint Only Seasoned Technocrats To Head Key Sectors Of The Economy

US Vice President, Joe Biden, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to be assertive in tackling corruption in Nigeria and to appoint only “seasoned technocrats” to head key sectors of the economy.




Mr. Biden gave the advice on Monday when he and President Buhari, who is on a four-day official visit to the U.S., met in Washington DC at a breakfast meeting at the Naval Observatory, the official residence of the U.S. Vice President.

Mr. Biden assured of the goodwill of the U.S. in rebuilding the Nigerian economy, but observed that corruption and weak institutions must be tackled, if Nigeria was to benefit from reforms.

He stressed that seasoned technocrats must manage key sectors of the Nigerian economy, and only then would investors be attracted to the country.

Biden also congratulated Mr. Buhari on his victory at the March 2015 elections, adding that it was obvious that the president enjoyed the confidence of the Nigerian people.

It will be recalled President Buhari on Monday said in an article that he will not appoint ministers till September.