The international community is observing today as the International Anti-Corruption Day.
The day has been observed annually since the passage of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, UNCAC, in 2003 with the aim of raising public awareness on the need to combat corruption, particularly as it is one of the biggest impediments to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
The significance of the day. According to research, Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that affects all countries and undermines democratic institutions, slows economic development and contributes to governmental instability.
Speaking on the essence of the day, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Disability Matters, Barrister Chuks Ezewuzie who described corruption as any action or practice that beclouds one’s understanding of fairness or prioritizes one’s personal interests over that of the majority, listed nepotism, eye service, tribalism, bribery, favouritism, among others as some of the major corrupt practices in the country.
Barrister Ezewuzie Called for all hands to be on deck to flush out corruption and effect development in all sectors of the country.
Contributing, the Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano on Community Liaison, Comrade Obi Ochije-Modilim observed that corruption has eaten deep into the fabrics of Nigerian nation and pointed out that for the country to make any headway in development and economic growth, corruption must be passionately tackled.
On his part, a youth from Ogbunka community, Mr Peter Okolo regretted that majority of the political office holders in Nigeria breed corruption through their dubious dispositions in the various positions given to them by the masses, and called on them to have a rethink.
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