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US Deputy Secretary Of State Lauds Nigeria For Successful Repatriation Of Galactica Funds

US Deputy Secretary Of State Lauds Nigeria For Successful Repatriation Of Galactica Funds

Princess-Ekwi Ajide

The United States Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, has commended Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its critical role in repatriating funds linked to the forfeited Galactica Star Superyacht and luxury real estate.

In a valedictory call to Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Campbell praised the ministry’s dedication and collaboration, stating that the negotiations made him “a believer in the country.”

He also pledged the support of his successor in fostering stronger bilateral ties.

Tuggar expressed gratitude for Campbell’s commitment to the process and highlighted opportunities for further collaboration, including leveraging Nigeria’s energy resources to support data mining, digital assets, and artificial intelligence.

He pointed to initiatives like the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, emphasising its potential to power technological growth across the region.

The repatriated funds will be used to expand Nigeria’s Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up project, which aims to enhance electricity access through the Rural Electrification Agency.

“This marks a return to strong values and mutual cooperation between Nigeria and the United States—something we can build upon,” Tuggar said.

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