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If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Nobody: 2:07pm On May 09, 2015
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Reading Thousands of Comments
here on Nairaland, Some Users
sound like a Messiah and tend to
end corruption if they emerge as
the President of Nigeria.

Corruption is Nigeria’s biggest
problem, I guess you all know that
also? …. but wait! What if you were
given the Chance to become the
President of Nigeria, How will you
fight corruption and put a stop to
it?

Drop your Comment.

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Kolade354(m): 2:11pm On May 09, 2015
In China if you are guilty of corruption they will kill you...........So Simple like A.B.C

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Nobody: 2:12pm On May 09, 2015
Peoples like temitemi1, Barcanista, ichidodo, mizmycoli, seun, truckpusher.

Your attention is neededembarassed

As for me, corruption is mostly based in the oil sector and that's what I'm gonna tackle, I might also find a way to get rid of peoples like obasanjo and Tinubu from all form of government.

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by temitemi1(m): 2:14pm On May 09, 2015
Borrussia:
Peoples like temitemi1, Barcanista, ichidodo, mizmycoli, seun, truckpusher.

Your attention is neededembarassed

As for me, corruption is mostly based in the oil sector and that's what I'm gonna tackle, I might also find a way to get rid of peoples like obasanjo and Tinubu from all form of government.

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by socialmediaman: 2:14pm On May 09, 2015
Tackling corruption is not a one man show, it needs policies, constitutional laws and reforms in various sectors. Here are some insights:

1. Reform The Judiciary: Carry out a serious judicial reform. First of all, get qualified people with exceptional records to lead the reforms. Laws don't make sense if they're not implemented. Find these patriots, they are there in our systems. Grant accelerated hearing on corruption cases and expand the courts. Part of these reforms will ensure civil matters do not bug the judicial system by getting as far as the supreme courts. Establish small courts for small offenses, if you've watched the popular "Judge Judy" you'll understand my point. In fact, a reform would be focused on accelerating speed of judgement delivery, fraud reduction to the barest minimum and elimination of bottlenecks...

2. Empower the EFCC: The EFCC should not be another government arm where Nigerians go to submit CVs and get recruited. These guys should have exceptional educational records and must be trained periodically. Train them on how to dig up evidence and prosecute offenders, and promote them based on how many cases they are able to dig up and prosecute successfully, not based on number of years put into idle service. Expand the EFCC into every state. Get the system interconnected with technology to ensure that all cases are properly documented

3. Reform The Police: Police officers should stop being promoted based on number of years in service but on merit. Based on number of high profile offenders and arrests you carry out and solve, you are promoted. If you like, stay idle while your mates are working, till you get disengaged for lack of performance. Ensure that every police station is connected to a central 911 system and all telephone lines must be active 24hrs with consequences of non-compliance, so that all calls made from the public are recorded and later cross checked by a central system to see if they were followed up by the police unit in charge. Strip the police of every power of brutality or torture and ensure they are trained on ways of digging up evidence and prosecuting crime. Ensure that every police unit records the thumbprint and image and record of every individual arrested for an offense connected to a central database and demand that every unit give a concrete explanation for an individual detained for more than 24hrs at the station - with consequences. Alert the public to write to a central system if any of their wards are detained for more than 24hrs and they are denied access to bail the person for any reason. Install communication and recording gadgets and communication equipment at all police stations.

4. Whistle blower act: this should in fact be at the top list of government priorities in fighting corruption. Enact that act and protect whistleblowers who can come up with evidence about any fraud cases at work, in the public, or even in suspected cases of bribery or fraud against their bosses, public officers etc. this includes whistleblowing against suspected cases of activities like job recruitments and contract awards

5. Technology: in this modern age, you cannot fight crime without technology. Ensure that all government projects and activities are no longer paper based. Build databases for all government agencies and employ database administrators, software developers and IT Professionals across the country to manage these systems. Train and retrain these professionals periodically abroad to meet international standards and practices.

6. Internal Audits: Employ internal auditors in all government institutions who are promoted based on successful whistleblowing of fraud and fraud cases, keep them renewable contracts instead of permanent employment, so that if they do not perform, you terminate their contracts. Agencies like NPA, NNPC, Customs will need many of these, not just 1. In fact, all government agencies. Transfer these auditors periodically. Someone will definitely blow the whistle for a probe or external audit.

So many more. I could give a lecture or offer consulting on this.

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Nobody: 2:16pm On May 09, 2015
Kolade354:
In China if you are guilty of corruption they will kill you...........So Simple like A.B.C
I go against that, since petty thieves are being killed why can't the same punishment go to our politicians? Very simple, they have what it takes to buy themselves outta such predicament.
Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Twaci(f): 2:17pm On May 09, 2015
Corruption can never be erased, neither by military rule nor democracy.

The realization and acceptance of this fact is a step forward for all of us.

IMO.

Kindly vote me for Miss. Nairaland 2015. Thanks smiley.

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Nobody: 2:17pm On May 09, 2015
[quote author=temitemi1 post=33570568][/quote]How will you tackle corruption?
Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Nobody: 2:19pm On May 09, 2015
Twaci:
Corruption can never be erased, neither by military rule nor democracy.

The realization and acceptance of this fact is a step forward for all of us.

IMO.

Kindly vote me for Miss. Nairaland 2015. Thanks smiley.
I disagree, corruption can and will be tackled, what we only need is a willing government.

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by MizMyColi(f): 2:21pm On May 09, 2015
Borrussia:
Peoples like temi temi1, Barca nista, ichido do, mizmyc oli, s.e un, truck pusher.

Your attention is neededembarassed

As for me, corruption is mostly based in the oil sector and that's what I'm gonna tackle, I might also find a way to [size=14pt]get rid of peoples like obasanjo and Tinubu from all form of government.[/size]

Noooo
gringringrin

They are saints.
They have sacrificed a lot for the good of Nigeria.
GEJ destroyed Nigeria.
A Nigeria, these men you just mentioned have so miraculously managed and maintained to an enviable pedigree.

So, even when not duly elected into the reins of power, they must remain there...either by hook or crook.
They own Nigeria.
We just willing puppets in their game.
They are, Godfathers.

Btw, your mention isn't complete without IBB
wink

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by slimfit1(m): 2:21pm On May 09, 2015
I will expand and secure the prisons first, then I will start with the police first train the once that need training and inform them of their duties and responsibilities as a police officer. I don't think Nigerian police know what they are doing. Create a department that will police the police themselves a watch dog.

In a sane country, the police are the most feared, even soldiers can't try the police. The police can arrest anybody even in the barracks.

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by MizMyColi(f): 2:23pm On May 09, 2015
Twaci:
Corruption can never be erased, neither by military rule nor democracy.

The realization and acceptance of this fact is a step forward for all of us.

IMO.

Kindly vote me for Miss. Nairaland 2015. Thanks smiley.

But it can be managed to a pretty much culpable degree, not so?

Btw, never say never.
Keep hope alivewink

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Nobody: 2:23pm On May 09, 2015
Op, check my thread for your answer. Cheers
Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by omenka(m): 2:24pm On May 09, 2015
Very simple: do everything Jonathan did in his fight against corruption in reverse order.

EOD.

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Kolade354(m): 2:25pm On May 09, 2015
Borrussia:
I go against that, since petty thieves are being killed why can't the same punishment go to our politicians? Very simple, they have what it takes to buy themselves outta such predicament.
Same punishment also goes to china politicians so i dont know how they will buy themself out when they make it as Law.............

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Twaci(f): 2:25pm On May 09, 2015
Borrussia:
I disagree, corruption can and will be tackled, what we only need is a willing government.
Can u name one country that has tackled and STOPPED corruption with a willing government tactic?
Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by temitemi1(m): 2:26pm On May 09, 2015
By putting pple like tinubu,atiku, bukola saraki,madueke, behind bar! GEJ my HERO! FAYOSE my ROLE MODEL!!
Borrussia:
How will you tackle corruption?

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by dondo83(m): 2:28pm On May 09, 2015
Even the bible says the town that has no law there will be no sin. Corruption was in heaven for satan to have even been able to challenge God...lol . In the developed world there are checks and balances put in place to tackle this menace. All that is needed to put people in check is to strengthen our anti graft and judiciary. if a supreme court president and effc boss can be appointed and fired by a president then the saying that he who pays the piper dictates the tune will always happen. Oyinbos ain't righteous , they are just like us . What is putting them in line is if you steal and your are caught then you must go to jail simple!

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Twaci(f): 2:28pm On May 09, 2015
MizMyColi:


But it can be managed to a pretty much culpable degree, not so?

Btw, never say never.
Keep hope alivewink

cheesy ok, this I agree with smiley
Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Ezenwammadu(m): 2:29pm On May 09, 2015
Since our judiciary is broken and will take years to amend l will simply build my own death squad to eliminate all corrupt morons then bully the hell out of the family to bring back the stolen money if they resist my men will take them out and bully the next of kin.

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Whynotthetruth(m): 2:31pm On May 09, 2015
I will be proactive by simply building and strengthening institutions & systems like Jonathan was doing...With these measures, corruption & looting will be prevented and greatly reduced, while some outstanding and fallout cases which will be negligible can now be mopped up by anti-graft agencies supported by the judiciary...

National orientation agency will play a great role in the reorientation of citizenry, and reawakening of our value systems as well as educating populace on holding leadership accountable starting from their locality; since corruption isn't about central government alone but is rooted in our country grassroots especially state and local governments and even children catch the malaise from very young age...

Note..that corruption can't be removed 100% but can be reduced minimally...

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Nobody: 2:40pm On May 09, 2015
MizMyColi:


Noooo
gringringrin

They are saints.
They have sacrificed a lot for the good of Nigeria.
GEJ destroyed Nigeria.
A Nigeria, these men you just mentioned have so miraculously managed and maintained to an enviable pedigree.

So, even when not duly elected into the reins of power, they must remain there...either by hook or crook.
They own Nigeria.
We just willing puppets in their game.
They are, Godfathers.

Btw, your mention isn't complete without IBB
wink
Huh! I actually winced and recoil at your statement, though I'm an APC supporter, I can boldly say your the first person that has ever wished either tinubu and obj remain in power amongst all the peoples I've encountered.
Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Nobody: 2:42pm On May 09, 2015
Kolade354:
Same punishment also goes to china politicians so i dont know how they will buy themself out when they make it as Law.............
Trust me they will, the only predicament they can face death is when the mass and peeps have heard about it and call for their death.
Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Nobody: 2:43pm On May 09, 2015
Twaci:
Can u name one country that has tackled and STOPPED corruption with a willing government tactic?
Though I can't name a country but I'm very sure there is.

Uruguay for example.
Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Nobody: 2:45pm On May 09, 2015
temitemi1:
By putting pple like tinubu,atiku, bukola saraki,madueke, behind bar! GEJ my HERO! FAYOSE my ROLE MODEL!!
Saraki is not a corrupt politician, if you put him behind bars, that'd be because of sentiment and not to eradicate corruption.
Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by MizMyColi(f): 2:45pm On May 09, 2015
Corruption damages and in no small way, undermines and maligns our civil, moral, social and institutional fabric as a nation.

To tackle this issue, you and I, starting from our smallest unit (The Family) and our circles of influence must realize that, to achieve wholistic changes as it relates to tackling corruption, we must first achieve atomistic changes and uprightness.

Simply put, the change Nigeria needs begins with You and I.

That said, whether it's you or I in that seat of power tomorrow, let's remember that He who Comes into Equity, Must Come With Clean Hands
If you have not dealt with your personal vices of greed and avarice...no matter how much you want to change the country, it is not not rocket science....You Can't.

While I agree that we may not fully defeat corruption, based in the fundamental anomaly of the human nature, I reckon that it can be brought to a pretty much manageable level.

On an executive level, I'd tackle corruption by;

*Paying Our Workers Well And On Time Too!angry

*Ensuring that accountability is the order of the day. Openness and Sincerity of purpose would be the mantra of my government (as long as it is safe for public consumption)

*I will discard and bury all the laws and programs that promote corruption.
I personally don't support bureaucracy.

*Technological Advancement/Application!
We've seen the current administration achieve more with the application of technology in the agricultural sector.
Who says it can't be done wholistically.
Impossible is nothing.

I might add more as they come to mind.

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by MizMyColi(f): 2:47pm On May 09, 2015
Borrussia:
Huh! I actually winced and recoil at your statement, though I'm an APC supporter, I can boldly say your the first person that has ever wished either tinubu and obj remain in power amongst all the peoples I've encountered.

Lmao
You need a crash course in Sarcasm101 brogringringrin

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Nobody: 2:47pm On May 09, 2015
slimfit1:
I will expand and secure the prisons first, then I will start with the police first train the once that need training and inform them of their duties and responsibilities as a police officer. I don't think Nigerian police know what they are doing. Create a department that will police the police themselves a watch dog.

In a sane country, the police are the most feared, even soldiers can't try the police. The police can arrest anybody even in the barracks.
In summary you mean you'll tackle security?
Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Nobody: 2:49pm On May 09, 2015
dondo83:
Even the bible says the town that has no law there will be no sin. Corruption was in heaven for satan to have even been able to challenge God...lol . In the developed world there are checks and balances put in place to tackle this menace. All that is needed to put people in check is to strengthen our anti graft and judiciary. if a supreme court president and effc boss can be appointed and fired by a president then the saying that he who pays the piper dictates the tune will always happen. Oyinbos ain't righteous , they are just like us . What is putting them in line is if you steal and your are caught then you must go to jail simple!
Wow, an amazing philosophy, I guess what we need is a willing government.
Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by MizMyColi(f): 2:49pm On May 09, 2015
temitemi1:
By putting pple like tinubu,atiku, bukola saraki,madueke, behind bar! GEJ my HERO! FAYOSE my ROLE MODEL!!

Noooo
gringringrin

You can't jail them!
Including the likes of IBB and OBJ.
If anything, start preparing to pay ya homagewink

They are the specially made and bred sacred cows of this country browink

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by dulux07(m): 2:51pm On May 09, 2015
By sanitizing the judicial system, EFCC, n punishment for corruption should be very strict, at least 30yrs/ life imprisonment n all properties of the victim seized. I think dis should drastically reduce corrupt activities in nigeria.

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Re: If You’re The President Of Nigeria, How Will You Tackle Corruption? by Twaci(f): 2:54pm On May 09, 2015
Borrussia:
Though I can't name a country but I'm very sure there is.

Uruguay for example.
Hmmm, ok then. smiley

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