Lai Mohammed, minister of
information, says it is fair to say corruption has “been driven under the
table.”
Speaking at a town hall meeting
in Abuja on Thursday, the minister said although the war against corruption has
been fought before, this is the first time that it is being backed by a strong
political will.
He said President Muhammadu
Buhari who is known for his “honour, dignity and incorruptibility” is
personally leading the fight.
“Yes, this is not the first time
Nigeria is fighting the canker-worm of corruption, but it is the first time
that the fight is being backed by a strong political will, with a president
renowned for his honour, dignity and incorruptibility personally leading the
fight,” Mohammed said.
“One may say that the war against
corruption is still a war in progress. But it is also fair to say that
corruption has now been driven under the table, and that the corrupt ones can
no longer flaunt the proceeds of their corruption the way they used to do in
the past.
“That is a major step forward.
After all, every successful battle is a step towards winning a war.”
The minister urged citizens to
join in the fight against corruption.
Mohammed spoke two days after
Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), said the
fight against corruption has not been won despite efforts being made by the
federal government.
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