Corruption is known to some people as dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery. Better still it can also be referred to as the process by which a word or expression is changed from its original state to one regarded as erroneous or debased.
Corruption always goes hand in hand with its immediate brother to say Bribery, they both work hand in hand, wherever you see corruption you'll see bribery, they're just inseparable, they are what you can call Siamese twins.
Corruption is now the national anthem in my country, we sing and dance to its tunes. Corruption is now the face of our leaders, and believe me, corruption is always around with its favorite family members, Tribalism, Favouritism, and Nepotism.
Corruption is what we all can call omnipresent in my country, its smell and can I fragrance? Is everywhere.
There used to be a time when corruption was done hidden when it used to be a crime with a great punishment attached to it, but now it is a way of life for its country's people.
Speaking about corruption as a way of life is now an emblem of leadership. When you even try to talk someone out of corruption these days, you might even sound like his/her enemy, some might even go to the length of telling you "if you can't beat them you join them".
Corruption in my country now is what you will need to take you to where you are going, with the way things are now your grades and experience won't be your stepping stone to success in Nigeria.
I was taught success in life depends on good education and your experience, but no it is all wrong now, success in Nigeria is not what you know but who you know, and things are this way all because of corruption.
If I was to describe Nigeria in a paragraph, corruption would be the main verb.
Corruption has been preached against, by a lot of people, the political leaders, religious leaders, and highly respected individuals in the society but all this to no avail. The teachings and preaching were all to no avail because the leaders are at the forefront leading in this act of corruption.
And these have affected my country, most of the corruption done here is only for one's selfish interest, they've never wished for the betterment of this nation.
It is only God that can work on my country and see the end of corruption because if it is left to anyone, I say this with sadness " it is impossible to take away corruption from my country Nigeria".
Until next time, y'all be safe and good to yourself. Thank you for reading
