Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South in the National Assembly, has expressed deep concern over the rampant corruption in Nigeria, describing it as one of the country’s greatest challenges. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Kano on Saturday, September 28, 2024, Ndume emphasized the lack of effective laws to address corruption both proactively and reactively.
"Our major challenge in this country is corruption," he said. "We do not have a law that can effectively combat corruption in Nigeria." He added that it is rare to find individuals in politics or government who remain untainted by corruption, stating that those who do are considered fortunate and God-fearing.
Ndume highlighted how some public figures, despite not having significant wealth in the past, suddenly acquire extravagant assets like multiple cars or private jets. "In other developed countries, people would question such sudden wealth, but in Nigeria, the reverse is the case," he remarked.
The senator revealed that his previous attempts to introduce a law addressing unexplained wealth were unsuccessful. He recalled reaching out to a former Head of State to support the passage of an Executive Bill on the issue, but the request was turned down. "To date, there is no law on unexplained wealth in Nigeria, nor is there an Executive Order on it," Ndume lamented.
Beyond corruption, the senator also voiced concern about the growing hunger in the country, urging for the increased cultivation of Nigeria's vast arable land. He noted that the country has only utilized about five percent of its cultivable land, despite being blessed with fertile soil capable of supporting large-scale food production.
"There is hunger in the land, and we have not yet tapped into our agricultural potential," he said, stressing the need for more attention to food security in Nigeria.
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