Nigerian president pledges to fight corruption - Earthtimes

Washington - Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua said his government will take a "zero tolerance" approach toward corruption in his country during a meeting with US President George W Bush on Thursday. Yar'Adua took office earlier this year after prevailing in April elections to lead Nigeria, one of the world's leading oil producers but also one of the most corrupt. He told Bush oneof his top priorities will be combating corruption. Yar'Adua also said he was committing to building strong democratic institution in the West African nation as the foundation for improving economic life for Nigerians.
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