Corruption in Nigeria is a double-edged sword. For instance, we complain about corruption on a higher level, i.e. with politicians and big corporate organisations, however, corruption at the grassroots level is just as bad.

Interestingly, many of us are a part of this grassroots, everyday corruption. If we are caught driving one-way or beating a red light, we tip the LASTMA official instead of paying the proper fine. Or if our car documents aren’t up to date, we don’t even think twice about paying off the officers. Some of us don’t even have the patience to queue properly. We are quick to cut in the front of the line as if the other people queuing don’t exist. Or we pay extra to get access to service quicker or even to opt out of due process e.g. NYSC orientation camp.

There are so many examples and sometimes these are habits that have become a part of our lifestyle, that we don’t even think twice about when we do them. But the thing is, if at this level we are corrupt then how are we so sure we won’t be the same if we were government officials?

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