Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index gave Nigeria a score of 26/100, ranking us 140th out of 180 countries. In simple terms, Nigeria is still seen as one of the world's most corrupt nations. This is not just an image problem - it is a national emergency that erodes trust, weakens democracy, and cripples development.

Corruption, the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, is Nigeria's most persistent virus. It manifests in petty bribes, inflated contracts, ghost workers, and the outright looting of public resources. Its impact is devastating: hospitals without medicines, schools without teachers, and roads that collapse after a single rainy season. It distorts our politics, deepens poverty...