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During My Time, There Was Nothing Like Corruption – Yakubu Gowon

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: May 14, 2018
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Former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) on Monday stated that his administration worked hard to curb corruption.

Speaking at the meeting of the 8th Commonwealth regional conference for heads of anti-corruption agencies in Africa, Gowon lamented reports describing former head of states as “thieves.”

He said although some of his then ministers were accused of corruption, his government worked to curb it so that the scourge did not get into the public service.

Gowon said: “During our time, we did not know anything like corruption. Though, some of my ministers were accused of corruption but we did not allow it go into the public service.

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“After I left office, apart from my salary, it was the staff that worked with me that contributed their estacode so that I have something to live on. During our time, we did not know that thing. We were afraid of being exposed.

“It is sad to read reports that all former heads of state are thieves.

“I will like to ask you (heads of anti-corruption agencies) to find a way of making those in leadership not to be tempted, let them be honest.”

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