
In his letter, the IT guru noted that corruption has continued to plague Nigeria since its independence in 1960, resulting in an estimated loss of $500 billion. He likened corruption to a cancer that erodes citizens’ trust in democracy, innovation, and creativity.
Nwachukwu also disclosed that his company could help Nigeria combat corruption via the use of technology. “This technology streamlines the procurement process, effectively preventing contract fraud, embezzlement, and contract inflation. Furthermore, it can be utilised to ensure transparent elections by instantly uploading polling unit results to an accessible portal, enabling citizens to view the outcomes without the need for authentication.”
Responding to this letter, the US President Biden wrote: “Dear Nwachukwu, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Hearing from passionate individuals like you inspires me every day, and I welcome the opportunity to respond to your letter.
“While the challenges we face are among the most difficult in history, I have never been optimistic for the future of America. Our nation has always turned crisis into opportunity and I believe we are better positioned than any country in the world to lead the 21st century and deliver results for the American people.
“Even though we may not agree on how to solve every issue, I will continue working to be a president for all Americans. I am confident that we can find common ground to make America a more just, prosperous, and secure nation.”