Why Corruption Persists in Nigeria, Catholic Archbishop Reveals

Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, said the reason why corruption still thrived in Nigeria was that Nigerians were not yet prepared to clamour for positive change.

Vanguard reported that the cleric said this on Sunday, March 21, at St. Matthew’s pastoral area in Paso Abuja.

He said treasury looting and other forms of corruption will continue to thrive as long as the country's leaders remain selfish and want others to die for their political ambitions.

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Rev.Dr. Ignatius Kaigama in June 2020. Photo credit: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu(Source: Facebook)

Kaigama added that Nigeria will begin to experience good governance the day the nation's political leaders start seeing the wrong in their deeds and stop rationalising crime.

The Archbishop said: “We must all pay attention to the voice of God in our consciences.

The degree of rot and blatant misuse of public resources of this great country is because many have allowed their conscience to die.

They see no wrong in their bad or evil actions and they rationalize sin and crime."

He said selflessness, which he termed "dying to self", is the only way Nigeria can record positive growth and development.