₦airaland Forum

CORRUPTION

Nigeria's most blamed reason for the situation of the Nigerian economy.

Even before the devil. Or sin.

Ask any Nigerian, "why is Nigeria like this?" and the you will most likely hear the word CORRUPTION. "Our leaders are corrupt!". Even our leaders have testified themselves that they are corrupt. Like Rotimi Amaechi once did when he was steal still under the PDP as Rivers State Governor back in 2013. You can refresh your memory about that comment @ http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/12/steal-nigerians-dont-stone-us-amaechi/. My favorite quote in the article is

Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, revealed at the weekend that political office holders steal state funds because Nigerians do not stone them.

“Corruption” is NOT the basic problem facing Nigeria.

“Fighting corruption” is NOT the solution to Nigeria’s challenges.

“Corruption” is in fact a symptom of Nigeria’s real problems, and not the problem itself.

Quoted from https://www.nairaland.com/3145475/dear-nigerians-corruption-not-problem

After much consideration on the subject, "CORRUPTION", I have been able to come to the conclusion that:

- Every corrupt leader was once a citizen
- Every/Most Nigerian citizens is/are corrupt
- If more citizens are less corrupt, we will be able to produce less corrupt leaders



Most people will disagree and say, "since corruption starts from the head, everyone else will follow suit". That is one analogy that has been repeated over and over.

But why don't we try another analogy? The one where, "if the soil is properly cultivated, the seeds will be able to produce better crops".

The average Nigerian family unit battles a myriad of problems such as poverty, poor enlightenment, poor knowledge of our history, lack of access to basic amenities etc.

I agree that if the government was to provide adequate infrastructure, Nigeria will surely be elevated from it's present status. Just imagine not having to worry about buying fuel for your generator, like I am as I type this LOL, or knowing that you are guaranteed to get quality healthcare when you or a family member fall ill, or if the naira equaled the dollar ie N1=$1! oboy!

Despite all the trips our "leaders" have taken outside of the country, they never seem to be compelled to replicate the standards in these foreign countries, the developed ones at least, when they come back home. Same with a lot of Nigerians in the diaspora.

Maybe, it is not really a question of "they don't want to do it?" and maybe more of "they haven't been compelled to do so by the citizens they are supposed to be "leading".

Some ways Nigerians aid corruption and create an environment where it thrives and it's effects are being witnessed are:

- We don't demand more from our leaders: Since I was born, NEPA/PHCN have never ever keep the power supply for 24 hours. If they have, I can't remember. But still, when NEPA restore power bring the light for a few hours, maybe after complete blackout for 2 weeks, you will still hear Nigerians say, "at least they tried". The one wey they vex me na when dem shout "UP NEPA"

We no dey pay NEPA bill again? Is what is supposed to be a service, a very abysmally poor one, now a privilege that we are supposed to be thanking and patting NEPA on their backs for their inability to provide constant electricity?

https://surestakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/power-promises.jpg

This spreads to ALL sectors of the economy. A governor is unable to pay salaries and instead of people to speak up and criticize these politicians and even demand a resignation, you will still hear "he is a man of the people" when he stops by the roadside to buy roasted corn or boli

- Misplaced priorities: "Lie lie! An Ibo man will never rule this country". "Hausas and Yorubas have ruled, now it is OUR turn". "He is our brother. Let him steal after all they stole too when they were there". Etc etc

When did the quality of a leader go from standards like integrity, passion, antecedents, experience, personal achievements, game plan etc to his tribe, his religion, amount of money he has stolen in the past or his family name?

No need to say much here. People who promote tribalism, religious bigotry and mediocrity shouldn't complain about not having constant electricity or a national currency is currently in search of crude oil.

- Religious and tribal bigotry: "HA! No talk am o! My god is better than yours". "In my church we worship Jesus directly". "Do not play with the holy name of allah". "We have to pray to god". "Governor declares two days of fasting and praying throughout the state so god can increase the IGR for this year". "State government hires pastors/imams to pray for the nation". And other religious nonsense.

When will we ever get to the point where we ask, "Is my god reliable?" "Do we need to work or just pray so our problems will go away?". "Should we come up with strategies and consult experts to look into our economy or sponsor pilgrims on holy trips?". "Does it really matter if the guy is not from my state?". Is he/she the right person for the job?" etc

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- Always looking for shortcuts: The average Nigerian finds it difficult to form a queue. Even at banks and BRT lanes where queues are mandatory, Nigerians will still try to jump the queue, or stand outside of the queue altogether, and get to the counter or a sit in the bus before people who got there first. Where exactly are we rushing to sef?

I can only imagine how many children wrote the recently concluded WAEC exams in "special" centers. Proudly paid for by their parents

These same people will still go to church and give testimonies on "the good things god has done in my life". Hahahahahahaha

Put these same kind of people in position of power and what you find are people more interested in getting to the top without having to produce tangible results. Just "share the money", from the one you have stolen, and you will become a governor in no time

- Not being aware of their rights: We all know that our education system is a mess but it still beats me how most Nigerians still have no copy of "The constitution" in their library, if they have one.

Our ignorance of our rights is a major reason why we do not bother to exercise it.

- Complaining of problems instead of searching for solutions: We are still unable to provide constant electricity for ourselves. Seeking and researching alternative sources will greatly reduce our dependency on the national grid. As citizens, we should research newer, innovative and cheaper ways of building electricity, managing our waste, boosting our economy etc

You can check this thread for more on how to create your own personal inverter system @ https://www.nairaland.com/3177395/poor-power-supply-how-generate

- We praise big thieves and burn small thieves: It is a well known fact that if you should steal a cube of maggi at any market close to you, the chances of you getting burnt are very high. However, if you run for public office, steal billions meant for infrastructural development, keep the citizens in abject poverty and share bags of rice during your election/re-election period, you will be hailed like a king and people will flood nairaland to call you their brother or even their hero for a job well done

https://surestakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/burn-small-thieves.jpg

Etc

Add your own, I'll probably think of more. Naija wahala don make my head hot

Source: Na me write am

You made few sense

afanide:
You made few sense

Add your own sense so the sense can be plenty

Corruption no be today something o!



Corruption is like a canker worm feasting on the treasures of the unfortunate ones





TrULY Nigerians are their own worst enemies

Mynd44 and Lalasticlala do the needful, before I carry placard.

UncleSnr:
Mynd44 and Lalasticlala do the needful, before I carry placard.

No snakes on the thread man

Corruption not our problem
Laziness is

its no secret that the average nigerian is already corrupt as soon as the hit puberty....

our parents are corrupt thats why we are raised corrupt too..

tell a nigerian to stop using the parellel-market(what in reality is the black-market) and he will find uncountable excusesis that you are wrong...

thats why i pity the biafrans,they really think their own would be better when you have only corrupt souls...

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