Nigerians, or let me put it more specifically, many Nigerian youths don’t necessarily hate corruption; they hate being excluded from its benefits.
We condemn corruption when it works against us, but quickly justify it when it puts something in our own pockets. We shout “corruption!” when someone else is benefiting, yet call it “connection,” “settlement,” “sharpness,” or “helping yourself” when it benefits us.
The real problem is not just corrupt leaders. It is a society that has gradually normalised corruption at every level.
Until we learn to reject corruption even when it favours us, changing the people in power alone will never change the system.
Nigerians, or let me put it more specifically, many Nigerian youths don’t necessarily hate corruption; they hate being excluded from its benefits.
We condemn corruption when it works against us, but quickly justify it when it puts something in our own pockets. We shout “corruption!” when someone else is benefiting, yet call it “connection,” “settlement,” “sharpness,” or “helping yourself” when it benefits us.
The real problem is not just corrupt leaders. It is a society that has gradually normalised corruption at every level.
Until we learn to reject corruption even when it favours us, changing the people in power alone will never change the system.
@Julius_Chinwe Shouting focuses on the volume and emotion; scolding focuses on correcting the behaviour.
You can scold without shouting, and you can shout without actually teaching the child what they did wrong.
Hope u understand me now😭😭😭😭
@Julius_Chinwe I scold too, but I don't shout.
What we should understand is that, shouting means you've exhausted all your parental techniques. And you're only using your voice volume advantage on an innocent child.
That rod is a good tool. It melts madness faster. 😂😂😂😂
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
President Tinubu begins three-week leave
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave.
His first stop will be London, United Kingdom.
President Tinubu is expected to return home after the working vacation to join the hectic campaign for the January 2027 election.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
August 30, 2026