By Gabriel Ewepu

ABUJA – AS various corruption scandals rock strategic Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, a forensic expert, Prof Mannixs Paul, Wednesday, urged President Bola Tinubu, to restructure anti-graft agencies to frontally fight and curb corruption.

Paul who is also the Chairman of Chartered Examiners of Criminology and Forensic Investigations Incorporation, USA, said it is of great concern when corruption scandals broke out in Government organisations involving top Government officials seriously dents the mage of Nigeria in the international community.

He said: “Nigeria is struggling with fraud and corruption, but it has the potential to overcome this issue if it acknowledges the problem and commits to decisive action.

“The government and its people can collaborate to create a better future for the country. It’s time for Nigeria to face this challenge with determination and a collective effort to build a society based on integrity and justice.

“With hard work and perseverance, Nigeria can overcome this obstacle and pave the way for a brighter future.The chronic scandals involving abuse of public trust demonstrate the low level of employability and current inherent values in Nigerian society.

“The long acceptance and practice of corruption have led to synchronized corruption that has given birth to organized crime, affecting the nation.

“Experience shows that the country is losing voices of reasoning in the dispensation, where honesty and integrity are openly discounted for self-aggrandizement, and patriots are becoming enemies of progress. It is commonly agreed that no administration can prevent the elephant from being in the house.

“Therefore, it is necessary to restructure the anti-corruption agencies, update the laws, and employ reverse techniques in the fight against corruption.”

Also as the Founder of AfroRedflag Protective Shield Initiative recommended that, “To combat this issue, it is imperative that the government’s three branches – the executive, legislative, and judicial – join forces to evaluate the Anti-corruption Act thoroughly. This evaluation should identify the potential shortcomings of the current act and take appropriate measures to rectify them.

“The government should also consider consulting with independent professionals to make informed decisions and seek separate reports to ensure transparency.

“Nigeria’s need to reclaim its reputation as a paragon of accountability and transparency demands concrete and specific actions.

“In this regard, the government must enhance transparency and accountability, ensuring appointed government agents and employees do not abuse their official positions for personal gain.

He (Paul) also added that, “The Nigerian government must take steps to isolate the paradox between political appointees and civil servants to promote good governance. Civil servants are meant to be the guardians of good governance and protect the interests of Nigerian citizens.

“Corruption thrives when civil servants collude with political appointees for their gain at the expense of citizens.

“Therefore, civil servants must focus on their core mandates and be held accountable for their actions.

“It is important to note that political competition can lead to corruption, bribery, embezzlement, and fraud, as each political rivalry may seek to gladden civil servants.

“Secrecy only worsens matters and can lead to internal and external controversies, providing opportunities for corruption to thrive. It is imperative to prevent bribery to build a healthier society where personal gain is not prioritized over the needs of the people.

“Should inefficiencies persist, the current administration must contemplate outsourcing specif…