Corruption fueling insecurity, poverty in Nigeria — SDP presidential candidate

Prince Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate for Nigeria's Social Democratic Party (SDP), has identified corruption as the primary driver of the country's persistent economic and security problems. He asserted that Nigeria cannot effectively tackle insecurity and poverty without embracing transparency, accountability, and integrity in its public service.

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I have discovered that there is no problem that we have in Nigeria that good governance and leadership will not resolve in three years.

Speaking at the Arewa Awareness Summit on Unity Against Insecurity in Kaduna State, Adebayo urged political leaders to adopt responsible governance and implement practical solutions. He believes that good governance and effective leadership could resolve Nigeria's challenges within three years. "No policy or institutional reform will succeed unless it is anchored on transparency, accountability and integrity in public service," he stated.

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Corruption remains one of the greatest obstacles to Nigeria’s progress. No policy or institutional reform will succeed unless it is anchored on transparency, accountability and integrity in public service.

Adebayo also emphasized the significant potential of Northern Nigeria, citing its abundant human and natural resources. He argued that the region's growing population should be viewed as an asset. He called for increased investment in agriculture, recognizing its crucial role in employment, food security, and wealth creation. Furthermore, Adebayo expressed concern over the high number of out-of-school children in the North, warning that sustainable development is unattainable without greater investment in quality education, which he described as the foundation for security, productivity, and national development.

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The North has the people, the land and the resources to prosper. What is needed is leadership that can harness these enormous potentials for the benefit of the people.