A Professor of Crop Physiology at the University of
Ibadan (UI), Olabode Lucas, has urged Nigerians to
collectively ostracize corrupt politicians.
Speaking during a book presentation to round off
his 70th birthday, the Professor said Nigerians
should come together to tackle corruption, instead
of the glorification of corrupt leaders which only
emboldens them.
“They should be ostracized and not encouraged.
Corruption is a cancer and it is gradually
destroying our dear country," Lucas said.
"We need concerted efforts by all and sundry to
destroy this cancer.”
He noted that the entire country suffers from the
effects of corruption, hence the need to a
concerted effort towards fighting it.
“Nigeria will continue to wallow in its current
parlous state if the present rate of corruption and
financial malfeasance continues.
"We should not allow ethnic and other consid
erations to color our attitude towards those who
are making all of us, except themselves, very poor
in the midst of plenty."
The don called for the reintroduction of civic
education in the curriculum of primary and
secondary schools towards the creation of
responsible citizens.
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