South
African Ambassador to Nigeria, Lulu Louis Mnguni, said on Friday that
Nigeria has received the $15 million seized by the African authorities
in connection with two arms deals.
According to an
online news medium, The Cable, Mnguni also reacted to the building
collapse at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Lagos and its
effect on the relationship between the two countries, saying they had
come a long way and the collapse could only make them closer and
stronger.
“South Africa’s relations with Nigeria comes a long way, so, now, this will actually make us much closer, to see how we can close some of these gaps that result in such accidents,” Mnguni said.
The ambassador added that the seizure of the funds by the African government was in no way related to the× Synagogue incident.
“South Africa’s relations with Nigeria is priceless, it cannot be sold for $15 million. These are two separate incidents and, of course, the issue of the money has already been sorted out. Nigeria has been given the money,” Mnguni added.
On September 5, South African authorities seized $9.3 million cash belonging to the Nigerian government before seizing another $5.7 million about one month later, claiming both funds were to be used for illegal purchase of arms.
Source: Nigerian Tribune
“South Africa’s relations with Nigeria comes a long way, so, now, this will actually make us much closer, to see how we can close some of these gaps that result in such accidents,” Mnguni said.
The ambassador added that the seizure of the funds by the African government was in no way related to the× Synagogue incident.
“South Africa’s relations with Nigeria is priceless, it cannot be sold for $15 million. These are two separate incidents and, of course, the issue of the money has already been sorted out. Nigeria has been given the money,” Mnguni added.
On September 5, South African authorities seized $9.3 million cash belonging to the Nigerian government before seizing another $5.7 million about one month later, claiming both funds were to be used for illegal purchase of arms.
Source: Nigerian Tribune
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