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 We are justified by HIS Grace because we believe in Jesus Christ. This also enables us to receive the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit. Let us exhibit the difference that emerges from trusting Jesus Christ as our Savior by submitting to Him this moment. 
Read Titus 3:1-8

The Debatable Corruption Fight
 At a point in Nigeria's history, former President, Dr.) Olusegun Obasanjo stated ''it is a matter for regret that most public servants tend to subdue their political discipline in the face of personal aggrandizement''.
When Dr.) Obasanjo was in the saddle as President, he set up the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to rein in fraudsters, money launderers, corrupt government officials and several others. Perhaps, the EFCC, was to strengthen the activities of the Nigeria Police Force, while the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) was established to boost the work of the Code of Conduct Bureau.
 During this period high profile personalities, like former Inspector General of Police, Mr. Tafa Balogun showcased the fight against corruption. Sadly, happenings today, is a total and fierce departure from when Dr.) Obasanjo called the shots. 
 Interestingly, in an interview in 2007, prominent lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), who was then a member of the National Conscience Party (NCP) had stated '' you in the media, you must challenge politicians, you must ask them for their programs for our people as opposed to celebrating criminals. If somebody says he is a thief, you should ask him to resign''.
 Unfortunately, Nigerians have continuously asked ''thieves'' to resign in this present administration without positive results. 
 Of worry, however, is the fact that the young generation now have the impression that corrupt practices are the only reliable path to success. 
 They readily make reference to the present administration's choice of Ministers as a source of inspiration to them.
However, Nigerians express anger over the claim of the powers that be, that they have fought corruption to a commendable extent, even when it is very glaring that several officials of the present administration have cases of corruption trailing their daily lives. 
 Everywhere within the borders of Nigeria, fraudsters, corrupt government officials and related category of criminals are celebrated by their people, who believe these individuals are the heroes of this time. The EFCC is now a shadow of its old self, only barking but not biting those it ought to bite.
If only the leadership had made transparency the guiding light to its activities, all the negatives trailing the country at home and abroad would never be the signposts of governance. 
  Nigerians' express sadness that despite the humongous amount set aside for the fight against insecurity by the Federal Government, kidnappings, killings and other violent crimes are not abetting, even though government has developed a new culture of commiseration and condolences to families who lost their loved ones to the reactionary approach by government to the unabating insecurity in the country.
Solomon Adewunmi is the Editor-in-Chief , The New Federation(news2day.emyspot.com)/Liberty Port(2day.emyspot.com)/Federationews2day(one.emyspot.com). He attended Ajeromi Ifelodun High School, Olodi-Apapa, Lagos/Ibadan Grammar School, Ibadan and the University of Lagos. Solomon possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology, BBC/EC CERTIFICATE IN NEWS JOURNALISM (FEB. 2001), CERTIFICATE IN ARTS AND CULTURE CRITICISM (NANTAP MAY 2001) ,CERTIFICATE IN PEACE JOURNALISM (JUSTICE,DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE COMMISSION), CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT ANALYSIS[UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM, OCT.2004] ,CERTIFICATE IN INTERFAITH CONFLICT RESOLUTION( UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE, JAN. 2009).

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