There are certain events in the life of a country through which certain impression could be formed. I am of the opinion that one does not necessarily have to live in Nigeria before knowing that the combinations of decency and decorum have taken flees off the country
From all indications, corruption appears not to be a crime in Nigeria; it has become part of the nation's identity. The only time corruption becomes illegal is if the accused is a foreigner. As far as Nigeria is concerned, looting of treasury remains a legitimate conduct that showcase a true Nigerian. It is the demonstrations of this national ideology (tragedy) that we have been witnessing in corrupt practices. What most Nigerians do not realise is that rich and wealthy people are not ordinary Nigerians. Apart from being a member of the inner caucus that directs the affairs of the country, he is still influential and powerful irrespective of the fact that he is out of government.
Nigeria is a unique country of man-know-man where "long-leg" and influence of money determines the outcome of everything. In addition to this, there are certain levels you attain in that country which automatically confer on you everlasting immunity against any hassles of life.
The new government of Yara duà talked about fighting corruption yet no serious policy has being made Unfortunately, only a few months into the renewed war on corruption, it seems as though the tempo has stalled. The zeal with which Nigeria's president began the fight seems to be fading to vanishing points. These days, Nigerians hear more talk about the war than real action. The usual dilly dallying and palpable somnolence that has characterized this presidency, with respect to matters of import to Nigerians, seems to have set in again. Some of the people accused of corruption have not even been formerly charged in a court of law, let alone convicted. Infact, even those that were fired from office are still walking the streets as if firing was enough for the egregious offences they committed.
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