ROGUES, ARMED ROBBERS IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY--(OLUSEGUN OBASANJO): A REACTION FROM OLADIMEJI ABORISADE.
On Tuesday, May 22, 2012, the former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo spoke openly at the Fourth Academy for Entrepreneural Studies National Conference in lagos that National Legislature, Judiciary, and the Police are corrupt and concluded that they had no hope for the country.
It is to be noted that President Olusegun Obasanjo was the Leader of Nigeria for nearly twelve years as Military Head of State, 1976--1979, the Civilian Leader, 1999--2007. Firstly, he had the opportunity as a Military Dictator and secondly , he had the privilege as a Democratic Leader to correct the ills of Nigeria, if he was not part of the problem. Is corruption new? The answer is NO. Who corrupts the Nigerian people? The answer is surely the Leaders at the very top level who believe in personalizing common property at the expense of the masses.
It will always be well remembered that most of the Federal properties were sold during the leadership of Olusegun Obasanjo. How much do they realise from the sale of the government houses, who bought them. Also, the "Toll Gate System" was dismantled because it was difficult for the Federal Government to monitor the Revenue. However, in many nations of the world including Jamaica, a small country in the Caribbean, Toll Gate system works. Why is it tough for the Nigeria Government fo allow a system to operate. This reinforces the notion that Leaders in Nigeria do not seek solution for a problem. They trust in reaping at all cost. That may be a major reason why offenders are not normally punished according to the level of the offence.
Let us address another issue of concern about the Federal Universities' perenial problems.These problems are within the purview of the Federal Government to handle with respect but they ignored them and some of them applied for Licence to operate universites. Good examples are, Olusegun Obasanjo, Atiku, Ibrahim Babangida and Ernest Shonekan. Our Leaders do not take interest in solving problems of any magnitude. Only two days ago, the Inspector General of Police says that the Minimum Pay for Police must be N50,000 monthly. If the pay is approved, will road collection be wiped out?. Will the Police System become more Efficient, Effective and no more Corruption?.
In my view, Nigeria is very short of Functional, Visionary, and Transparent Leaders. The solution is a Revolution of Conscience where everyone will know that Nigeria is for ALL.
Thank you,
OLADIMEJI aBORISADE.
On Tuesday, May 22, 2012, the former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo spoke openly at the Fourth Academy for Entrepreneural Studies National Conference in lagos that National Legislature, Judiciary, and the Police are corrupt and concluded that they had no hope for the country.
It is to be noted that President Olusegun Obasanjo was the Leader of Nigeria for nearly twelve years as Military Head of State, 1976--1979, the Civilian Leader, 1999--2007. Firstly, he had the opportunity as a Military Dictator and secondly , he had the privilege as a Democratic Leader to correct the ills of Nigeria, if he was not part of the problem. Is corruption new? The answer is NO. Who corrupts the Nigerian people? The answer is surely the Leaders at the very top level who believe in personalizing common property at the expense of the masses.
It will always be well remembered that most of the Federal properties were sold during the leadership of Olusegun Obasanjo. How much do they realise from the sale of the government houses, who bought them. Also, the "Toll Gate System" was dismantled because it was difficult for the Federal Government to monitor the Revenue. However, in many nations of the world including Jamaica, a small country in the Caribbean, Toll Gate system works. Why is it tough for the Nigeria Government fo allow a system to operate. This reinforces the notion that Leaders in Nigeria do not seek solution for a problem. They trust in reaping at all cost. That may be a major reason why offenders are not normally punished according to the level of the offence.
Let us address another issue of concern about the Federal Universities' perenial problems.These problems are within the purview of the Federal Government to handle with respect but they ignored them and some of them applied for Licence to operate universites. Good examples are, Olusegun Obasanjo, Atiku, Ibrahim Babangida and Ernest Shonekan. Our Leaders do not take interest in solving problems of any magnitude. Only two days ago, the Inspector General of Police says that the Minimum Pay for Police must be N50,000 monthly. If the pay is approved, will road collection be wiped out?. Will the Police System become more Efficient, Effective and no more Corruption?.
In my view, Nigeria is very short of Functional, Visionary, and Transparent Leaders. The solution is a Revolution of Conscience where everyone will know that Nigeria is for ALL.
Thank you,
OLADIMEJI aBORISADE.
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