Nigeria's War Against 'Fantastic Corruption'
Nigeria's War Against 'Fantastic Corruption' By M.B.O Owolowo Well before David Cameron's “ fantastically corrupt ” comment on Nigeria, corruption is a term that has been synonymous with Nigeria, and probably the most used word in the country’s socio-political lexicon. Cameron's comment was censured because Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari had been invited to the just concluded anti-corruption summit held at Lancaster House London, and was scheduled to give a keynote address titled “ Why We Must Tackle Corruption Together” . Though President Buhari was initially ' shocked ' by Cameron’s comment, he would prefer ‘ Nigeria’s assets’ were returned, than demand an apology. Since becoming Nigeria’s president, Buhari has been consistent with his funds repatriation request. During his 2015 United Nations address , he emphasized the need for “ dismantling safe havens” of corruption proceeds and the “ return of stolen funds and a...