Gowon seeks support for Buhari’s anti-corruption war

President Muihammadu Buhari’s fight against corruption has received a major boost as former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has appealed to Nigerians to support the President’s move in that regard.

Gowon, who met Buhari behind closed-door at the Presidential Villa, on Tuesday,  said corruption was one of the problems that have created serious setback for the country in the international community.

He commended Buhari for his determination to rid the nation of corruption and put the country on the right track for development and progress.

In the words of Gowon, “One appreciates his (Buhari’s) efforts and determination to rid the country of corruption, which is one of the problems that have held the country down and has created serious setback for the country both nationally and internationally”, Gowon said.

On the efforts to rescue the abducted Chibok girls that are still in Boko Haram captivity, the former Head of State said Buhari was committed to ensure that the girls return to their parents safely.

Gowon said the President told him during their discussion that he needed to get credible information about the whereabouts of the girls and also those that would assist the government to rescue them.