"How Best to Fight Corruption in Nigeria", Tinubu Speaks
- President Bola Tinubu has explained that the best way to fight corruption is to tackle the root cause of the menace
- The president, at a media chat, hammered on improving the standard of living, providing fair wages and basic amenities available to the people as a means of fighting corruption
- Tinubu also stressed that one of the roles of the EFCC was to block the loopholes in government agencies and parastatals
President Bola Tinubu has said that addressing the root cause of corruption in Nigeria would be a systemic solution to the socio-economic factors that fuel the menace in our society.
Tinubu made the assertion during his maiden media chat on Monday, December 23, monitored by Legit.ng. He emphasised the importance of ensuring access to basic amenities, improving the standard of living, and providing fair wages to minimise corruption effectively.
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The president said creating an environment where citizens can access necessities and opportunities would significantly reduce the temptation to engage in corrupt activities.
Tinubu identifies the root causes of corruption
Tinubu identified a lack of social amenities and inadequate funding for education as key factors that push people toward corrupt practices. He highlighted the importance of ensuring that workers receive a living wage, citing his increase in the minimum wage as a step in the right direction.
The president stressed that his administration is focused on making tough but necessary decisions to stabilise the economy, including tackling corruption at its roots. He also reiterated his belief in the power of free market forces to address economic challenges, emphasising that price control is not the solution to soaring prices of goods and services.
According to the president, one of the key responsibilities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is to seal all loopholes in government ministries, agencies, and parastatals. While acknowledging that corruption may not be completely eradicated, the president emphasised the importance of reducing it to its barest minimum.
See the video of the media chat here:
Tinubu holds first media chat
Legit.ng earlier reported that Tinubu announced his readiness to hold a maiden media chat.
Bayo Onanuga, the president's spokesperson, disclosed the development earlier in the day in a statement.
He said the media chat would allow the president to engage with the media and the Nigerian public on economic, security, and other issues.
Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
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