FCT records highest number of reported corruption cases … officials directly request for bribe in 65.4% of cases
Despite fight, corruption still thrives in Nigeria, NBS says
By MICHEAL ANI on January 3, 2019
Corruption, which Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said he came into office to fight, is flourishing under his nose, with the Federal capital territory recording the highest number of cases, according to data released by the National Bureau of statistics, covering year 2016.
NBS data show that corruption cases increased in about 15 states in the country, while only about six and two states reported a decline and zero in the number of corruption cases, respectively.

Abuja, the capital city of the country where major political and administrative activities hold, had the highest number with 657 reported cases in that year, according to the report.
Abuja was followed by Lagos and Kaduna, with each reporting over a 100 cases, according to a graphical representation by the NBS, as the statistical agency did not provide exact numerical values of corruption cases in other states besides

President Buhari assumed office as president in May 2015 vowing to intensify eliminate corruption and set Africa’s largest economy on a path of sustainable development. His administration has since embarked on prosecution of persons alleged to have looted public funds, using the anti-corruption watchdog, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
It may not be entirely true to assess President Buhari’s anti-corruption fight of corruption based on the NBS data alone since the figures reflect barely one year of his presidency. However, the 2017 Corruption Perception Index released in 2018 by Transparency International, placed Nigeria as number 148 among 180 countries, from 136 in 2016, showing a retrogression of 12 places.

“The initial optimism that accompanied the Buhari’s government following his anti-corruption agenda appears to have waned and this is not unconnected to the observed delay in prosecuting corrupt officials who are members of his parties,” an analyst who does not want to be mentioned because of the sensitivity of the matter, said.

The NBS report said that Adamawa, Edo, Enugu, Rivers, Anambra and Imo states all recorded declines in corrupt cases, while there were no cases recorded in both Jigawa and Yobe states.
The report further shows that in terms of percentage distribution of bribes in Nigeria by types of request, direct request from the officials came top at 65.4 percent, while indirect request of payment by officials came next at 19.9 percent.

Bribe request where nobody asked for it, that is, a bribe request done willingly to facilitate/accelerate the procedure, was next at 8.2 percent, the report said.
The report also said that almost 70 percent of bribes were paid before service was delivered, while 13.5 percent were paid after service was delivered.

The percentage of bribes collected at the same time that the service was delivered was 10 percent, while those who paid partly before/ after the service was delivered were 2 percent.
Gbolahan Ologunro, an equity research analyst at Lagos-based CSL Stockbrokers said, “tackling corruption will require strengthening of the judicial system in ensuring the speedy resolution of corruption cases; improved computerisation in procedures required in obtaining important documents so as to reduce face-to-face contact between officials and the populace.

“In addition, there is the need for government to implement policies that will enable the people exploit opportunities in the business environment to improve their standard of living which might act as a deterrent to engaging in corrupt practices.”

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan at the launch of his book “My Transition Hour” last year boasted that the country is more corrupt in 2018 than it was when he handed over to the Buhari’s administration in 2015.

Technocrats and activists have also raised eyebrows against the incumbent’s fight against corruption, saying it is mainly targeted at the opposition.

Shehu Sani, senator representing Kaduna Central, captured this feeling when he said, “When it comes to fighting corruption in the National Assembly, the Judiciary and in the nation at large, the President uses insecticide, but when it comes to fighting corruption within the Presidency, they use deodorants.”

While President Buhari has maintained his stance on the fight against corruption, the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has contended that “fighting corruption,” is not an economic policy.

Its Vice Presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, at the recent debate said: “You cannot lock your shop and start chasing criminals.”

Bent on showing how firm the current administration is on the fight against corruption, Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo responded: “If you allow criminals to steal the inventory in your shop, you’d soon have no shop.”

https://businessday.ng/amp/despite-fight-corruption-still-thrives-in-nigeria-nbs-says/

Corruption thriving under the anti corruption cezar? This too must have been caused by 16 years of PDP. This government will go down not only as the worst, but also as the most corrupt ever.

How do you fight corruption and expect instant result in a rotten system. It has gotten so deep that only few in this country are excepted in a society where almost everybody is trying to outsmart each other. The monetary aspect of corruption is even worse. Maybe the government can stem the tide through heavy sanctions if found guilty but laws in Nigeria only exist on principles and not in practice.

Even the government owned NBS acknowledged & confirmed that corruption still thrives under Buhari govt
Well, nothing new as the monumental corruption and lopsided anti-corruption war under this regime is simply unprecedented.

So where are the zombie asslickers of the APC always shouting corruption here? What a useless govt with more useless zombified supporters.Meanwhile this is the result after Buhari fought corruption for four years;

.".......In 2012, Nigeria was placed at 139th position, In 2014, Nigeria gained 3 steps and was placed at 136th position.Under Buhari, Nigeria has lost many positions down to 148th..."
http://saharareporters.com/2018/02/21/transparency-international-ranks-nigeria-148th-worlds-least-corrupt-country

Treasure17:
How do you fight corruption and expect instant result in a rotten system. It has gotten so deep that only few in this country are excepted in a society where almost everybody is trying to outsmart each other. The monetary aspect of corruption is even worse. Maybe the government can stem the tide through heavy sanctions if found guilty but laws in Nigeria only exist on principles and not in practice.

Hmmmm. Those who are shouting corruption against others are more corrupted than corruption itself.

It may not be entirely true to assess President Buhari’s anti-corruption fight of corruption based on the NBS data alone since the figures reflect barely one year of his presidency.

However, the 2017 Corruption Perception Index released in 2018 by Transparency International, placed Nigeria as number 148 among 180 countries, from 136 in 2016, showing a retrogression of 12 places.

:Anti-corruption fight-Failed.
:Economy -Failed.
:Security -Failed.
A failure in the army, military HOS(1983-85), Petroleum minister, PTDF chair, nomadic herdsman (150 perinally unproductive cattle) & civilian president (2015-19). Buhari failure is contagious.

Treasure17:
How do you fight corruption and expect instant result in a rotten system. It has gotten so deep that only few in this country are excepted in a society where almost everybody is trying to outsmart each other. The monetary aspect of corruption is even worse. Maybe the government can stem the tide through heavy sanctions if found guilty but laws in Nigeria only exist on principles and not in practice.

thank u. No need of adding further additions.

business day must always quote idiots and pigs for validation

PDP still holds the record of the most corrupt government the world has ever seen

It might take some time, but Buhari will eventually kill grand corruption, though nobody can kill systemic corruption sighted in this report, it require collective efforts of all Nigerians.

Treasure17:
How do you fight corruption and expect instant result in a rotten system. It has gotten so deep that only few in this country are excepted in a society where almost everybody is trying to outsmart each other. The monetary aspect of corruption is even worse. Maybe the government can stem the tide through heavy sanctions if found guilty but laws in Nigeria only exist on principles and not in practice.

but at least we should be seeing positive results na....however little.


instead it's getting worse by the day.

Sirjamo:
PDP still holds the record of the most corrupt government the world has ever seen

It might take some time, but Buhari will eventually kill grand corruption, though nobody can kill systemic corruption sighted in this report, it require collective efforts of all Nigerians.

Shut up with your stupid propaganda.

All global corruption indexes have shown that Nigeria has retrogressed further down since 2014.

Stalwert:
business day must always quote idiots and pigs for validation

I still wonder how you people sleep at night, with all these lies you spread like butter.

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Omooba77:


I still wonder how you people sleep at night, with all these lies you spread like butter.

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Please mr. bad news hunter go hunt for the next bad news .. . I wonder how you support thieves and criminals and a self acknowledged thief but still have the termerity to talk about corruption like it isn't the path you have chose and celebrate.

Never again will thieves determine the fate of Nigeria.

shachris02:


but at least we should be seeing positive results na....however little.


instead it's getting worse by the day.

Lol. But few have been charged to court. Trust me it will take time because they have to following due process. And this present administration is not helping the situation cause the president has surrounded himself with those who have been indicted in one way or another thus making the fight unproductive.

the jobless aggressive lazy idiotic pigs of Biafra terrorist are so idiotic,
the report is actually telling us how this government has fighting corruption,
the past regime could not record any corruption because they can not probe themselves,
in 2016, buhari has not appointed ministers,
the corruption recorded in 2016 were those who stole our money in the past, even the TI. recorded the corruption case as a result of buhari fight against corruption of the past regime.

Stalwert:
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Please mr. bad news hunter go hunt for the next bad news .. . I wonder how you support thieves and criminals and a self acknowledged thief but still have the termerity to talk about corruption like it isn't the path you have chose and celebrate.

Never again will thieves determine the fate of Nigeria.

had it been this news was released in 2014 when GEJ was still in power you'd have been all over nairaland hyperventilating like a rapid dog.

Uchu!

Omooba77:


Hmmmm. Those who are shouting corrouption against others are more corrupted than corruption itself.

They are birds of same feather. Only few are saints.

Treasure17:

Lol. But few have been charged to court. Trust me it will take time because they have to following due process. And this present administration is not helping the situation cause the president has surrounded himself with those who have been indicted in one way or another thus making the fight unproductive.

People have ways been charged to court for corruption...it didn't start with this government.

in fact 8o% of convictions gotten in this government were for cases started by previous administration.

Generally how is Nigeria fairing with corrupting that is,the question.

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shachris02:


had it been this news was released in 2014 when GEJ was still in power you'd have been all over nairaland hyperventilating like a rapid dog.

Uchu!

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Ni free money for you, learn to work or farm. instead of searching for bad news like your next meal depends on it.

shachris02:


People have ways been charged to court for corruption...it didn't start with this government.

in fact 8o% of convictions gotten in this government were for cases started by previous administration.

Generally how is Nigeria fairing with corrupting that is,the question.

Lol. Don't want to make reference to last administration cause they actually championed corruption which majority of Nigerians were not aware off until this present administration exposed alot. Saying 80% of convictions started with last administration, I don't angry with that. Not making case for buhari's administration though because he has yet to take the bull by the horn in his quest to defeat corruption.

Treasure17:

Lol. Don't want to make reference to last administration cause they actually championed corruption which majority of Nigerians were not aware off until this present administration exposed alot. Saying 80% of convictions started with last administration, I don't angry with that. Not making case for buhari's administration though because he has yet to take the bull by the horn in his quest to defeat corruption.

okay list all the conviction of this administration that you are aware of let's examine when the defendants were initially,charged.

shachris02:


Shut up with your stupid propaganda.

All global corruption indexes have shown that Nigeria has retrogressed further down since 2014.

Even roadside mechanics cannot be this shallow.

Stalwert:
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Please mr. bad news hunter go hunt for the next bad news .. . I wonder how you support thieves and criminals and a self acknowledged thief but still have the termerity to talk about corruption like it isn't the path you have chose and celebrate.

Never again will thieves determine the fate of Nigeria.

Nobody loves Nigeria more than I do, but check all the indices, they are negatives.
When they brought their money in 2014, they were saints abi, you deception has no part sir. God bless you, happy new year sir.

Stalwert:
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Ni free money for you, learn to work or farm. instead of searching for bad news like your next meal depends on it.

herdsmen are eating our farms everywhere in the north central, and BABA has no answer to them!

NBS is Government owned and yet, some people are Here defending, OVER to you LALASticlala

Corrupt government

Until people like Obi is jailed

shachris02:


okay list all the conviction of this administration that you are aware of let's examine when the defendants were initially,charged.

At least I know of Dasuki and olisah Metuh.

Treasure17:

At least I know of Dasuki and olisah Metuh.

Are those convicted ?

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Omooba77:

Nobody loves Nigeria more than I do, but check all the indices, they are negatives.
When they brought their money in 2014, they were saints abi, you deception has no part sir. God bless you, happy new year sir.

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You love looters more than your country, now you complain when the effects of unregulated looting comes out. How you expected the country to progress with looting remains the peak of delusions of greed.

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Omooba77:

herdsmen are eating our farms everywhere in the north central, and BABA has no answer to them!

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Yet you support another fulani herdsmen to rule?

remind me again how your looting pay masters allocated billions for ranching only to end up looting the money.

No food for lazy supporter of looters.