Ikio:
Every nation is corrupt.

Even the world itself is corrupt

This is ridiculous, baseless and irresponsible to say the least. How did you arrive at your list? What are the yardsticks? Evidence nko?

How did the states in the North East escape this list?

There are people stealing food from the mouths of IDPs but somehow those states are less corrupt than the ones listed here?

fratermathy:


Showing beautiful pictures doesn't justify whether or not corruption exists in a place. Is Abuja not beautiful? Can Port Harcourt withstand Abuja's beauty? Yet Abuja is the seat of national corruption in Nigeria. Go figure.

If you want to know whether corruption exists, leave the finesse which may be private companies and show us the slums, the bad roads, the wretched of the earth, and the decayed infrastructure.

there is no nation on earth that don't have infrastructural decay.judge corruption by something else.

Corruption is everywhere but if the truth must be told Southern States are more fantastically corrupt than Their counterparts in the North. Nairaland exposes a lots Of people Ignorances about the North most people here think Nothing in north the except terrorism,poverty but in reality we are on the move only time will tells the right

benuejosh:

Count benue out of it. But if you must write benue then back up your claims with facts just like he did in his write up. Live benue out if it.

Benue should be included.. Because if you cannot differentiate the bolded leave
Then somebody somewhere should be held liable...

Yoruba afonjas and their lies.

Why is Benue state not on the list.

ABOKI9ja:
Corruption is everywhere but if the truth must be told Southern States are more fantastically corrupt than Their counterparts in the North. Nairaland exposes a lots Of people Ignorances about the North most people here think Nothing in north the except terrorism,poverty but in reality we are on the move only time will tells the right

corruption Is everywhere no one can be more corrupt just the checking policies.

Work of a raving lunatic! You have investigated all states to conclude this rubbish abi?

THE ARTICLE DEPICTS THE TRUE STATE OF ALL THE STATES MENTIONED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF KADUNA
WHY KADUNA?
I AM SURE THE WRITER HAS NEVER BEEN TO KADUNA
IS ITJUST HIS HATRED FOR EL - RUFAI THAT PROMPTED HIM TO JUST PUT IN KADUNA THERE
OR IS THE WITER TRYING TO CREATE A BALANCE BY PUTTING A NORTHERN STATE,WELL HIS CHOICE OF KADUNA JUST EMPTIED HIS CREDIBLE FINDINGS

fratermathy:
This is a 2017 list of the most corrupt States in Nigeria. Corruption, as well all know, is endemic to Nigeria. It has affected every nook and cranny of the nation so much that you find it in government, schools, markets, homes, sports, business, religion, and virtually every aspect of Nigerian life. The current Nigerian President has expressed his devotion towards the fight against corruption in the country. However, corruption is so endemic that it may take years, decades even, for it to be eradicated from the psyches of Nigerians. As it stands now, the average Nigerian always looks for ways to cut corners, make things faster, get special consideration, etc, and these amount to various corrupt practices. Let's not even talk of massive looting of public funds, nepotism, bribery, and other massive forms of corruption that occurs at the governmental levels. In this list, I present the most corrupt States in Nigeria with a view to exposing them for all to see so that the people in the States, as well as their leaders, can assess themselves and rebuild their States for the better. In making this list, I considered the various strands of corruption and their density per State, based on available data from the internet and other sources. I am not eulogising the act of corruption but condemning it through an expose of corrupt States, as a shame to the leaders. It is also to be noted that no Nigerian State or the Federal Government, for that matter, is totally free of corrupt practices. The Federal Civil Service has some of Nigeria's most corrupt individuals. However, the States presented below are so corrupt that they dwarf the combined corrupt practices of other Nigerian States, put together.

1. Delta State

This should come as no surprise to keen observers. Delta State is officially the most corrupt Nigerian State. Since the return of democracy in 1999, this State has been plagued by corrupt leaders who have amassed wealth for themselves at the expense of the masses. In fact, corruption is so ingrained in the psyche of Deltans that corrupt leaders that build one or two roads and bridges are seen as heroes!!! In Delta State, corruption occurs at all levels. In governance, corruption manifests through the awards of phantom contracts, inflation of prices of contracts, amassment of public wealth for personal use, diversion of public funds, electoral malpractice, and so much more. The State Civil Service is very corrupt and civil servants are known to collect bribes for little things as vehicle license registration, among others. In terms of Education, corruption is rife as obvious in the high amount of "miracle centres" in the State where monies are collected from students to enable them to pass their examinations. This trend extends to the State University at Abraka. In fact, the average Deltan sees corruption as nothing. Internet fraud is high in cities such as Warri, Asaba, Ughelli, Sapele, Abraka, and other towns across the State. "Yahoo-Yahoo" or "Gee" as it is called, it socially acceptable in this State. The average Waffarian wants to defraud you (yes, it's true! I am one)! For over 25 years of the state, there has been no true development whatsoever and the irony is that this is an Oil Producing State and one of the richest in Nigeria! Even employment is done on the basis of nepotism and bribery! Delta State is floating in a sea of corruption and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has not shone its light there for a long time.

2. Rivers State

This state has always ranked high in corruption in Nigeria. Since the outset of the Fourth Republic in 1999, Rivers State has been transformed into a haven of corruption. Corruption exists in various forms and across all levels of governance. The most corrupt public office holders in this state are the House of Assembly members, Local Government Chairmen, Councillors and Civil Servants, including Permanent Secretaries. Corruption manifests in the award of phantom contracts, inflation of prices of contracts, misuse of funds for constituency projects, amassment of public wealth, fraud, bribery, electoral malpractice, Godfatherism, and much more. Often taunted as the Rivers of Blood, violence is rife in this State and violence occurs because the leaders are not willing to let go of the perks of power. This is also one of the richest States in Nigeria, as well as an Oil Producing State. However, funds meant for the development of communities, towns, and cities, are diverted to personal use. From corrupt schools and idle youths to corrupt governmental agencies and workers, Rivers State doesn't show a lack of corruption.

3. Bayelsa State

Bayelsa State is also one of the Oil Producing States in Nigeria where corruption has become endemic. Bayelsa is a small state of only 8 Local Government Areas. However, there are no signs of development and human capital development despite the large amount of money that this State receives every month. The State capital is in a ramshackle state, the riverine areas are an eyesore. With constant gas flares and other forms of environmental pollution, fishing and farming are almost impossible for the people and the government virtually does nothing to ameliorate the plight of the people. Corruption in this State is endemic to the government but still manifests in other sectors. Secondary schools extort students of thousands in the name of "miracle centres". Local Government Chairmen, Councillors, and House of Assembly Members, only care for their pockets and nothing else. Contract awards are hijacked, monies are eaten, jobs are undone, public wealth amassed, etc. This is a State that has all it takes to become the Dubai of Nigeria if only corruption can be eradicated.

4. Kwara State

This is a State in Nigeria's predominantly conservative North, specifically North Central region. For a very long time now, this State has been under the control of a powerful cabal whose leader acts as a Godfather to all politicians in the State and therefore, is the de facto leader of the State. The Godfatherism may not have been too much of a problem if other indices of corruption are not accompanied with it. In Kwara State, development is at a standstill due to massive looting of public funds and the inability of the government to do anything without permission from the State's ultimate leader. Religion plays a huge role in this State's corruption as one cannot aspire far in politics without being in a particular religion. Religion comes to play in employment, appointment and other perks of government. Monies meant for contracts and other infrastructural developments are amassed and put to personal use as well as for political patronage. House of Assembly members, Local Government Chairmen, Councillors, and other leaders, are virtually pawns and do nothing other than what they are told to do. Corruption in this State has eaten so deep that there are no roads, good schools, bridges, infrastructure, and other indices of development. The gap between the political elite and the honest salary earner is so big and poverty is rife. This is a state where the ruling cabal live their lives like kings while the voters suffer in silence!

5. Imo State

Imo State is at the heart of the very vibrant Nigerian South-East. It is an Oil Producing State and also counted as one of the Niger Deltan States in Nigeria. This is a State with lots of potentials yet virtually nothing exists to show for it. The various administrations in the State since the return of democracy have turned the State into a potpourri of corruption. Corruption is so endemic that it manifests in virtually all aspects of the society. Political corruption manifests in the form of inflation of contracts, abandonment of contracts, amassment of wealth by public office holders, award of phantom projects, etc. Fraud is also rife in this State, with the youths taking to it as if it is an official engagement. Civil servants are known to collect bribes, schools extort students, and so much more. A serious re-orientation is needed if corruption is to be honestly fought in this state.

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The list above comprises the most corrupt States in Nigeria. I have explained the reason behind my choice of the States and the nature of corrupt practices found in the States. I will now proceed to simply list 5 other States in the nation where corruption is endemic but not as rife as those found in the top 5 States aforementioned.

6. Abia State (second only to Imo State in the South-East in terms of corruption)
7. Ebonyi State
8. Kogi State
9. Kaduna State
10. Lagos State (corruption in this state is not really of a political nature but of other dimensions)

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Corruption is not normal and shouldn't be seen as a part of life. As Nigerians, we have to change our mindsets and educate the younger generation as well as our peers. There are little things that we do that are tantamount to corruption but we see these things as normal and this is the mindset that some of us take to government if the opportunity comes. We have to build the nation and join in the fight against corruption. If your State is listed here, it means you have a sanctimonious duty as a patriotic citizen to educate those in the State on the need to resist corruption at all levels. While we wait for legislations that will stiffen the punishment for corruption to be made, it behoves us to report corruption and corrupt practices wherever we encounter them. With a change in orientation and a renewed sense of patriotism, we will surely defeat corruption, at least, on the personal level. From there, Nigeria's greatness shall be made manifest!



- Iroro Orhero <literarymathy[at]gmail.com>

Imo state may rank among the first two most corrupt states.

In the last five years, Imo state governor conveniently abandoned the rest of the state outside the state capital and his home village. He confuses the people through building whitewash projects and broad roads and tunnels n the state capital with a tiny fraction of the federal allocations for the state and local government areas..

Lagos should be number 1, the corruption in that state is mind boggling

Then the south south states

Then the nothern states

Then south west( both the government and the people)

southeast(Corruption in government is rampant)

Conclusion: d problem of corruption in nigeria is nt d leaders, its d people, we are naturally selfish, self centered, greedy, destructive its in our blood we were born with it, we all contributed in destroying dis country, we love corruption, we encourage it, we justify it and we are currently enjoying the dividend our religiousness doesn't help either cus we wallow in religion hypocrisy, so morrally we are decayed, religion wise decayed, society decayed and d same society will keep on producing fools as leaders.

Change must come from within.

ABOKI9ja:
i think you need to go back to school and learn what corruption is. The rate of corruption in the north is very low compare to Southern states. I'm from Jigawa and guess what? Every local government is fighting for the Infrastructure. When contract is awarded all eyes will be on the contract to be finished without wasting time and contract must last long. The problem in the north is illiteracy and lack of social tolerances

Mr over sabi, I'm done!!! to me, the highest form of corruption one can subject me to is making me to be an illiterate because By doing so, He's taken all from me.

fratermathy:
This is a 2017 list of the most corrupt States in Nigeria. Corruption, as well all know, is endemic to Nigeria. It has affected every nook and cranny of the nation so much that you find it in government, schools, markets, homes, sports, business, religion, and virtually every aspect of Nigerian life. The current Nigerian President has expressed his devotion towards the fight against corruption in the country. However, corruption is so endemic that it may take years, decades even, for it to be eradicated from the psyches of Nigerians. As it stands now, the average Nigerian always looks for ways to cut corners, make things faster, get special consideration, etc, and these amount to various corrupt practices. Let's not even talk of massive looting of public funds, nepotism, bribery, and other massive forms of corruption that occurs at the governmental levels. In this list, I present the most corrupt States in Nigeria with a view to exposing them for all to see so that the people in the States, as well as their leaders, can assess themselves and rebuild their States for the better. In making this list, I considered the various strands of corruption and their density per State, based on available data from the internet and other sources. I am not eulogising the act of corruption but condemning it through an expose of corrupt States, as a shame to the leaders. It is also to be noted that no Nigerian State or the Federal Government, for that matter, is totally free of corrupt practices. The Federal Civil Service has some of Nigeria's most corrupt individuals. However, the States presented below are so corrupt that they dwarf the combined corrupt practices of other Nigerian States, put together.

1. Delta State

This should come as no surprise to keen observers. Delta State is officially the most corrupt Nigerian State. Since the return of democracy in 1999, this State has been plagued by corrupt leaders who have amassed wealth for themselves at the expense of the masses. In fact, corruption is so ingrained in the psyche of Deltans that corrupt leaders that build one or two roads and bridges are seen as heroes!!! In Delta State, corruption occurs at all levels. In governance, corruption manifests through the awards of phantom contracts, inflation of prices of contracts, amassment of public wealth for personal use, diversion of public funds, electoral malpractice, and so much more. The State Civil Service is very corrupt and civil servants are known to collect bribes for little things as vehicle license registration, among others. In terms of Education, corruption is rife as obvious in the high amount of "miracle centres" in the State where monies are collected from students to enable them to pass their examinations. This trend extends to the State University at Abraka. In fact, the average Deltan sees corruption as nothing. Internet fraud is high in cities such as Warri, Asaba, Ughelli, Sapele, Abraka, and other towns across the State. "Yahoo-Yahoo" or "Gee" as it is called, it socially acceptable in this State. The average Waffarian wants to defraud you (yes, it's true! I am one)! For over 25 years of the state, there has been no true development whatsoever and the irony is that this is an Oil Producing State and one of the richest in Nigeria! Even employment is done on the basis of nepotism and bribery! Delta State is floating in a sea of corruption and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has not shone its light there for a long time.

2. Rivers State

This state has always ranked high in corruption in Nigeria. Since the outset of the Fourth Republic in 1999, Rivers State has been transformed into a haven of corruption. Corruption exists in various forms and across all levels of governance. The most corrupt public office holders in this state are the House of Assembly members, Local Government Chairmen, Councillors and Civil Servants, including Permanent Secretaries. Corruption manifests in the award of phantom contracts, inflation of prices of contracts, misuse of funds for constituency projects, amassment of public wealth, fraud, bribery, electoral malpractice, Godfatherism, and much more. Often taunted as the Rivers of Blood, violence is rife in this State and violence occurs because the leaders are not willing to let go of the perks of power. This is also one of the richest States in Nigeria, as well as an Oil Producing State. However, funds meant for the development of communities, towns, and cities, are diverted to personal use. From corrupt schools and idle youths to corrupt governmental agencies and workers, Rivers State doesn't show a lack of corruption.

3. Bayelsa State

Bayelsa State is also one of the Oil Producing States in Nigeria where corruption has become endemic. Bayelsa is a small state of only 8 Local Government Areas. However, there are no signs of development and human capital development despite the large amount of money that this State receives every month. The State capital is in a ramshackle state, the riverine areas are an eyesore. With constant gas flares and other forms of environmental pollution, fishing and farming are almost impossible for the people and the government virtually does nothing to ameliorate the plight of the people. Corruption in this State is endemic to the government but still manifests in other sectors. Secondary schools extort students of thousands in the name of "miracle centres". Local Government Chairmen, Councillors, and House of Assembly Members, only care for their pockets and nothing else. Contract awards are hijacked, monies are eaten, jobs are undone, public wealth amassed, etc. This is a State that has all it takes to become the Dubai of Nigeria if only corruption can be eradicated.

4. Kwara State

This is a State in Nigeria's predominantly conservative North, specifically North Central region. For a very long time now, this State has been under the control of a powerful cabal whose leader acts as a Godfather to all politicians in the State and therefore, is the de facto leader of the State. The Godfatherism may not have been too much of a problem if other indices of corruption are not accompanied with it. In Kwara State, development is at a standstill due to massive looting of public funds and the inability of the government to do anything without permission from the State's ultimate leader. Religion plays a huge role in this State's corruption as one cannot aspire far in politics without being in a particular religion. Religion comes to play in employment, appointment and other perks of government. Monies meant for contracts and other infrastructural developments are amassed and put to personal use as well as for political patronage. House of Assembly members, Local Government Chairmen, Councillors, and other leaders, are virtually pawns and do nothing other than what they are told to do. Corruption in this State has eaten so deep that there are no roads, good schools, bridges, infrastructure, and other indices of development. The gap between the political elite and the honest salary earner is so big and poverty is rife. This is a state where the ruling cabal live their lives like kings while the voters suffer in silence!

5. Imo State

Imo State is at the heart of the very vibrant Nigerian South-East. It is an Oil Producing State and also counted as one of the Niger Deltan States in Nigeria. This is a State with lots of potentials yet virtually nothing exists to show for it. The various administrations in the State since the return of democracy have turned the State into a potpourri of corruption. Corruption is so endemic that it manifests in virtually all aspects of the society. Political corruption manifests in the form of inflation of contracts, abandonment of contracts, amassment of wealth by public office holders, award of phantom projects, etc. Fraud is also rife in this State, with the youths taking to it as if it is an official engagement. Civil servants are known to collect bribes, schools extort students, and so much more. A serious re-orientation is needed if corruption is to be honestly fought in this state.

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The list above comprises the most corrupt States in Nigeria. I have explained the reason behind my choice of the States and the nature of corrupt practices found in the States. I will now proceed to simply list 5 other States in the nation where corruption is endemic but not as rife as those found in the top 5 States aforementioned.

6. Abia State (second only to Imo State in the South-East in terms of corruption)
7. Ebonyi State
8. Kogi State
9. Kaduna State
10. Lagos State (corruption in this state is not really of a political nature but of other dimensions)

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Corruption is not normal and shouldn't be seen as a part of life. As Nigerians, we have to change our mindsets and educate the younger generation as well as our peers. There are little things that we do that are tantamount to corruption but we see these things as normal and this is the mindset that some of us take to government if the opportunity comes. We have to build the nation and join in the fight against corruption. If your State is listed here, it means you have a sanctimonious duty as a patriotic citizen to educate those in the State on the need to resist corruption at all levels. While we wait for legislations that will stiffen the punishment for corruption to be made, it behoves us to report corruption and corrupt practices wherever we encounter them. With a change in orientation and a renewed sense of patriotism, we will surely defeat corruption, at least, on the personal level. From there, Nigeria's greatness shall be made manifest!



- Iroro Orhero <literarymathy[at]gmail.com>

Thank you but let. me add these
Lagos state is the most corrupt state I have know ask my why because I am working there ok

kwara
no tangible development

kwarans yaf sold their future to sarakis unborn generations

Based on personal experience it's almost same thing everywhere. Civil servants, Armed forces, Road safety, Students, Market women, Traders, Petrolstation etcetera m'echetara are corruption hubs but the biggest problem is corruption in leadership. In that aspect I disagree with Imo State ever being on that list because it is impossible to use an average income of 3 billion to give scholarship to University level and still be building massive infrastructure at the same time.

jahsson:


Benue should be included.. Because if you cannot differentiate the bolded leave
Then somebody somewhere should be held liable...

lol...bros u jst finished that dude

sabama007:
1. Benue State

2. Delta State

3. Kwara State

4. Imo State

5. Oyo State

that of kwara no be here
you won't even know they have a governor

omenkaLives:
You sabi book, but Benue should be top on the list.

Nah... Delta state is the undisputable number 1!
Benue should be 2 or 3

oniovo @ fratermathy. You think Delta is corrupt because you've not been to the north.

Corruption is not simply leadership and office style corruption as you have rightly pointed out, but you've painted it as an acceptable way of life. I disagree. My opinion though

JohnsonEmma:
Why is Benue state not on the list.

Because it is not an oil producing state. The coded aim of this thread is to say that FG should be the one squandering oil money and not the people that produce it.

Oil is the only thing keeping Nigeria together. Nigeria is a bitterly divided country otherwise. Nothing else. So they are after oil.

They just insert one or two non-oil producing states there to deceive people. And we know which parts of Nigeria most of them come from.

One quoting his wife from Delta is also deception mode. That is why some religion does not allow their women to marry men of other religion. The woman comes under the man's control.

[quote author=AreaFada2 post=54250650]
Because it is not an oil producing state. The coded aim of this thread is to say that FG should be the one squandering oil money and not the people that produce it.

Oil is the only thing keeping Nigeria together. Nigeria is a bitterly divided country otherwise. Nothing else. So they are after oil.

They just insert one or two non-oil producing states there to deceive people. And we know which parts of Nigeria most of the come from.

One quoting his wife from Delta is also deception mode. That is why some religion does not allow their women to marry men if other religion. The woman comes under the man's control.

Amarabae:
1.How is Ebonyi corrupt, a state that its monthly allocation is not up to 1 billion?
2. Imo more corrupt than Edo state? Are you kidding me.
When Imo is more developed than Edo state both in urban and rural areas.
3. Where is Benue state?
My Own top 5 list of corrupt states.
1. Bayelsa State
2. Delta State
3. Kwara State
4. Edo State
5. Benue State.

Dis bloggers can kill me with nonsense.

Just carry all SE state put. Cos he dey hear say.
Wia is osun state? Ogun, Oyo? Dey re all save heavens.

Wia re all northern states dat generate 1million naiara as monthly income.

fratermathy:


Showing beautiful pictures doesn't justify whether or not corruption exists in a place. Is Abuja not beautiful? Can Port Harcourt withstand Abuja's beauty? Yet Abuja is the seat of national corruption in Nigeria. Go figure.

If you want to know whether corruption exists, leave the finesse which may be private companies and show us the slums, the bad roads, the wretched of the earth, and the decayed infrastructure.

My flen, goan delete dat nonsense u gathered up Dia.

U just Sidon for u toilet dey type rubbish.

Wia is osun state? It's not corrupt okwaya?

Hadone:
The accusations should be backed by evidences NOT just mere speculations

There is nothing written here that cannot be substantiated. It is just a case of asking for my sources and I will provide them

Boltonboyan:
This is ridiculous, baseless and irresponsible so say the least. How did you arrive at your list? What are the yardsticks? Evidence nko?

If you read the article slowly and very well, you will see the yardstick I used clearly stated and clearly implemented. If you need verifiable proof of anything, kindly point to the direction and I'll provide source.

Codes151:
Work of a raving lunatic! You have investigated all states to conclude this rubbish abi?

Yes I did and thanks for your compliment!

NASTYNASOSO:
THE ARTICLE DEPICTS THE TRUE STATE OF ALL THE STATES MENTIONED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF KADUNA
WHY KADUNA?
I AM SURE THE WRITER HAS NOT BEEN RO KADUNA
IS ITJUST HIS HATRED FOR EL - RUFAI THAT PROMPTED HIM TO JUST PUT IN KADUNA THERE
OR IS THE WITER TRYING TO CREATE A BALANCE BY PUTTING A NORTHERN STATE,WELL HIS CHOICE OF KADUNA JUST EMPTIED HIS CREDIBLE FINDINGS

The mention of Kaduna is mainly tied to the government's sore treatment of the Kaduna South people being massacred daily by herdsmen. Furthermore, I am also concerned with the fact that there is religious intolerance, nepotism, bigotry and marginalisation of persons based on religious beliefs. If you think otherwise, kindly engage me.

maggdon:
OP Kwara state should top that list. that state is in bondage. there is no developmental for more than 15years and they still struggle to pay salaries.. if you are not from ilorin and also a Muslim, u cant b commissioner or even rise to b a permanent sec. No employment for oda side of Kwara. no good road.... after much noise the governor's idea of developmental project is to install street light. local government workers are the poorest. A local government chairman no get access to his own fund, he is bin paid by consultants employed by the stooge governor.

Indeed Kwara is in bondage. That state has been imoverishd by corruptn in high places, no infrastructure, governor is a puppet, money meant 4 workers are being diverted to private ventures etc. Kwara shd b numero uno on that list.

adegeye38:
Lagos should be number 1, the corruption in that state is mind boggling

Then the south south states

Then the nothern states

Then south west( both the government and the people)

southeast(Corruption in government is rampant)

Conclusion: d problem of corruption in nigeria is nt d leaders, its d people, we are naturally selfish, self centered, greedy, destructive its in our blood we were born with it, we all contributed in destroying dis country, we love corruption, we encourage it, we justify it and we are currently enjoying the dividend our religiousness doesn't help either cus we wallow in religion hypocrisy, so morrally we are decayed, religion wise decayed, society decayed and d same society will keep on producing fools as leaders.

Change must come from within.

I totally agree with your conclusion. Afterall who becomes the leader at the end? Is it not the average corrupt Nigerian you see today? To tackle corruption in Nigeria, we have to start the fight from within! Every Nigerian is corrupt but some Nigerians are more corrupt than others.

Abagworo:
Based on personal experience it's almost same thing everywhere. Civil servants, Armed forces, Road safety, Students, Market women, Traders, Petrolstation etcetera m'echetara are corruption hubs but the biggest problem is corruption in leadership. In that aspect I disagree with Imo State ever being on that list because it is impossible to use an average income of 3 billion to give scholarship to University level and still be building massive infrastructure at the same time.

Well, for each of the States in the list, there are various strands of corruption. Personally, my torch wasn't shone at the executive government in Imo State but at its society in general.