Re-awakening the Nigerian conscience against corruption, By Babafemi Badejo (opens original article in a new tab)

The article discusses the systemic nature of corruption in Nigeria and suggests that legal measures must be complemented by a moral reawakening of the population to effectively combat it.

• Corruption in Nigeria is described as systemic and normalised, extending beyond public office to various sectors.
• The article argues that legal approaches alone are insufficient and that a moral reorientation of citizens and leaders is necessary.
• Historical examples from pre-colonial Nigerian societies show that accountability mechanisms existed but were sometimes manipulated or weakened over time.