I don't believe the average Nigerian cares about government corruption. Not in the sense that they don't feel it's not ruining the country, but rather in the sense that they know it's ruining the country but are only upset because they themselves can't partake.
If we want to fight corruption we have to wage a genuine social reformation that instills something we haven't had since the time of our ancestors; integrity.
The average nigerian is not only a liar, but feels that lying is a talent/skill and genuine mark of their intelligence. When people hear of acts of dishonesty, the victim is seldom a second thought. Instead that victimizer is usually praised for how well he was able to dupe his fellow person. We all know this is the general character of people in the country, and i'm willing to make the bold statement that the Nigerian government is more honest and accountable than the average nigerian person.
The close the tier of government is to the people, the more corrupt. The more accessible, the more corrupt. The more ready the seat is it be occupied by a normal person, the greater the theft.
The president is a thief, but he will see 100 naira and steal 40. The local government chairmen will see 10 naira and steal all 10. If you show him 100 he will steal 100.
Before we blast our governors and president, ask yourself what your local government chairmen has done? More importantly what would the average Nigerian around you in your everyday life do if given power. Next ask yourself what you would do in such a position. I do believe there is good among us, but if you select a random person out of a group of 10 nigerians what are your odds of picking an honest one?
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