OPINION: Corruption is a gift to Nigeria by Dami Odusanya
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Editor's note: Public affairs analyst, Dami
Odusanya, writes on the effects of
corruption in Nigeria, suggesting ways by
which the country can overcome what has
now been a scourge and hinders
development over the years.
Read below:
Corruption is a curse in Nigeria because
one way or the other, we are all involved
if we are going by the definition. Most
Nigerians are guilty of this crime in one
way or the other.
As much as corruption is a curse, it can
also be a gift if carefully managed.
However it can only be eradicated if it’s
well managed by creating a system of
discipline that works in every sector and
areas of human lives.
In the case of Nigeria, because it is a
norm and embedded in our being, it has
to be used in a way that can only be
beneficial to the country. A lot of people
have been able to get away with
corruption because the system allows it
and so the moral aspect is their only
crime.
READ ALSO: Okonjo-Iweala honoured as
one of world's 8 powerful women
Corruption in Nigeria can only be solved
if you carefully identify the loopholes in
the system, try to block and put in place
effective systems that are transparent in
all sectors. This is so when such acts are
about to be done, it can be easily
perceived. Without carrying out these
effective measures, the battle can never
be won, battled successfully and
effectively.
In the case of Nigeria, we must use
corruption to build back our nation
because we are lacking behind in
infrastructure, technology and every
modern development known to man.
In order to use corruption as a gift, you
have to let bygones be bygones meaning
people who are guilty of corruption
should be allowed to get away with their
offences and must be forgiven.
I know it’s funny to say past corrupt
practices must be forgiven but if we
can’t forgive these practices, it will be
difficult for the country to move forward.
This will mean a continuous battle for
anyone in power by means of battling
their opponents and enemies. This in
turn makes it difficult to move forward
rapidly which is what Nigeria urgently
needs.
So therefore, if corrupt practices are
forgiven then corruption can be a gift in
which the nation can benefit from in
ways like infrastructure, employment etc.
The main focus will then be on
“perception shift” which Nigeria as a
nation needs in all aspects of the
country.
However, we battle so many differences
as a nation in religion, ethnic differences,
gender etc, as individuals, we need to
change our frame of mind.
Corruption as a gift means the
government needs to provide the
avenues or opportunities for investment
and watch individuals project their past
corrupt practices into the country.
READ ALSO: Nigerians donate over N1.4m
to support airport cleaner Josephine
Ugwu who returned millions
All the government needs to do is build
rails and let individuals invest in trains
and tram-trains which will take away
some burden from the government. All
the government needs to do to make this
work is to get tax percentage from the
sector and their illustration can be used
for most if not all the sectors.
To get the best out of corruption, 39% of
past corrupt funds can be reinvented
into the economy. For example, I don’t
know any county that will reject a
$1billion investment from individuals
annually into the economy.
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Editor's note: Public affairs analyst, Dami
Odusanya, writes on the effects of
corruption in Nigeria, suggesting ways by
which the country can overcome what has
now been a scourge and hinders
development over the years.
Read below:
Corruption is a curse in Nigeria because
one way or the other, we are all involved
if we are going by the definition. Most
Nigerians are guilty of this crime in one
way or the other.
As much as corruption is a curse, it can
also be a gift if carefully managed.
However it can only be eradicated if it’s
well managed by creating a system of
discipline that works in every sector and
areas of human lives.
In the case of Nigeria, because it is a
norm and embedded in our being, it has
to be used in a way that can only be
beneficial to the country. A lot of people
have been able to get away with
corruption because the system allows it
and so the moral aspect is their only
crime.
READ ALSO: Okonjo-Iweala honoured as
one of world's 8 powerful women
Corruption in Nigeria can only be solved
if you carefully identify the loopholes in
the system, try to block and put in place
effective systems that are transparent in
all sectors. This is so when such acts are
about to be done, it can be easily
perceived. Without carrying out these
effective measures, the battle can never
be won, battled successfully and
effectively.
In the case of Nigeria, we must use
corruption to build back our nation
because we are lacking behind in
infrastructure, technology and every
modern development known to man.
In order to use corruption as a gift, you
have to let bygones be bygones meaning
people who are guilty of corruption
should be allowed to get away with their
offences and must be forgiven.
I know it’s funny to say past corrupt
practices must be forgiven but if we
can’t forgive these practices, it will be
difficult for the country to move forward.
This will mean a continuous battle for
anyone in power by means of battling
their opponents and enemies. This in
turn makes it difficult to move forward
rapidly which is what Nigeria urgently
needs.
So therefore, if corrupt practices are
forgiven then corruption can be a gift in
which the nation can benefit from in
ways like infrastructure, employment etc.
The main focus will then be on
“perception shift” which Nigeria as a
nation needs in all aspects of the
country.
However, we battle so many differences
as a nation in religion, ethnic differences,
gender etc, as individuals, we need to
change our frame of mind.
Corruption as a gift means the
government needs to provide the
avenues or opportunities for investment
and watch individuals project their past
corrupt practices into the country.
READ ALSO: Nigerians donate over N1.4m
to support airport cleaner Josephine
Ugwu who returned millions
All the government needs to do is build
rails and let individuals invest in trains
and tram-trains which will take away
some burden from the government. All
the government needs to do to make this
work is to get tax percentage from the
sector and their illustration can be used
for most if not all the sectors.
To get the best out of corruption, 39% of
past corrupt funds can be reinvented
into the economy. For example, I don’t
know any county that will reject a
$1billion investment from individuals
annually into the economy.
Your own opinion articles are welcome at
info@corp.legit.ng— drop an email telling
us what you want to write about and why.
More details in Legit.ng’s step-by-step
guide for guest contributors.
We’re ready to trade your news for our
money: submit news and photo reports
from your area using our Citizen
Journalism App.
Contact us if you have any feedback,
suggestions, complaints or compliments.
We are also available on Twitter.
NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng. We have
upgraded to serve you better.
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