By Political Animal.
It is very dangerous to suspend rational thinking in this country.Many people think, (though in the minority),that these embarrassing issues should be overlooked because they are in power.
Nigeria can only make genuine progress when we listen to patriotic and sincere voices and opinions from different perspectives.
Out of 180 countries analysed ,
to see how they scored ,in the fight against corruption by Transparency International,
Nigeria was in the 25th position in the passing year, 2020.
1st South Sudan 🇸🇸
1st Somalia 🇸🇴
3rd Syria 🇸🇾
4th Yemen 🇾🇪
4th Venezuela 🇻🇪
6th Sudan 🇸🇩
6th Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶
8th Libya 🇱🇾
9th North Korea 🇰🇵
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25th Nigeria 🇳🇬
This was her worst rating on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index.
Yet we are fighting corruption.
Even though COVID19 pandemic has put additional pressure on the integrity systems of many countries,and tested the limits of their response in emergency reliefs,
Nigeria as usual joined those countries that fell short of transparency and accountability.
As a Nigerian,you should be ashamed of the category of nations that Nigeria is dragging these positions with or competing with for a medal.
But this should not come as a surprise, afterall , Nigerians had to forcefully break into warehouses to get their own relief,or palliative materials, spaghetti and indomie, that are dropped at the doorsteps of the “NEEDY”during lockdown in other nations.
They were even at war with the Governors and security agents to get just a pack.
With all the uncertainty that covid19 has dumped on global, and domestic economies ,many countries are quickly adapting and responding .
Have we heard from our leaders what is their direction on economic recovery plans?. Everything is shrouded in secrecy, even if they have any.
All because of stinking corruption.
Because of corruption our Government has refused to fund education.
It is on record that our universities closed,between 1999 to 2020, because of
ASUU strike for 70 months and 2 weeks . Which means that the schools were closed for 5 years,10 months and 2weeks.
Should we clap for Nigeria?.
Unfortunately my hands are paining me.
The Political Animal 