Foundation seeks inclusive fight against corruption 

A non-governmental organisation, Abadingo Abadango Foundation has urged all Nigerians to be involved in the fight against corruption.In a statement in Lagos, the founder, Kenny Okotie, expressed optimism that when the people begin to think and act in the right ways, the country would experience its desired change.

He said: “In order to eradicate corruption or bring it to the barest minimum level, it needs a total turn round in the way we see, do, and perceive things. Imagine this scenario where a housewife goes to the market to purchase foodstuff and she makes something for herself. Have you ever imagined why our roads are in a sorry state? They are in a sorry state because contractors often cut corners by using sub-standard materials and also settle government officials whose duty is to award the contracts.

“Why are trailers and tankers still parked on the Apapa axis of Lagos State, despite the control measures put in place by the military? It is simply because of compromise on the part of the personnel. What all these boil down to is that President, Muhammadu Buhari, in all his wisdom cannot do it alone. Don’t get me wrong. I am neither an APC nor a PDP member.”Okotie, who decried the high rate of unemployed youths in the country, noted that it was time they were positively engaged to reduce crimes in Nigeria.

He added: “These youths need to be positively engaged, no wonder some of them have taken to certain vices as a result of hardship and unemployment. This is in conformity with the adage that says, ‘an idle mind is the devil’s workshop.”

“Furthermore, a life without dreams and decision is a playground for the devil. But strong dreams and desires, coupled with determination and strong detestation for poverty and mediocrity should motivate one very early in life to set deadlines in order to attain a certain level of financial freedom and excellence.”