The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative, NACAT, has described corruption as the common enemy of all Nigerians.
The NACAT Initiative South-South Regional Director, Michael Ekpo, in a statement on Saturday, asked Nigerian leaders to put their country first.
According to him; “As Nigerians we have one common enemy, corruption,” he said.
“It is the reason behind our failed educational system, it is the reason behind our failed healthcare system, it is the reason our youths roam the streets unemployed, it is the reason why our shared wealth is in the hands of a few while the rest of the populace live in abject poverty and lack, while some feed off the crumbs that fall off their table.”
He noted that the fight against corruption is a fight for accountability, transparency and a better Nigeria.
He said leaders must understand that they are placed in those positions of leadership for the good of all and are accountable and responsible to every citizen and not responsible to themselves, their families or any cabal.
“We are going all out to bring down this common enemy of ours, corruption,” he added.
“I implore us all to join forces together as we tackle this great enemy.
“And to our leaders, I would love to reiterate the words of the US President, Donald Trump, who said, I read: ‘it is plain to say, if you want freedom, take pride in your country, if you want democracy, hold onto your sovereignty and if you want peace love your nation. Wise people always put the good of their own people and their own country first. The future does not belong to globalist the future belongs to patriarchs, the future belongs to sovereign and independent nations, who protect their citizens,’”