President Bola Tinubu has condemned the unfair generalization of Nigerians as being naturally corrupt.
The president expressed the view at a forum, with the theme, ”Public Engagement on Youth, Religion, and the Fight Against Corruption,” organized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Abuja on Wednesday, January 31.
Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, commended the EFCC for serving as a moral compass, stressing that the country was home to diligent and honest people.
While highlighting the contributions of Nigerians in fields such as artificial intelligence and medicine, Tinubu noted that such misrepresentation failed to reflect the true essence of a diverse and resilient nation.
He said, “Over the decades, Nigerians have been victims of mislabelling. Such a gross misrepresentation fails to reflect the true essence of our diverse and resilient nation.
”The association of internet crimes with the entire Nigerian populace lacks statistical evidence and does not align with the sociology of everyday Nigerians.
”Our nation comprises hardworking, honest citizens who contribute significantly to various fields globally, from artificial intelligence to medicine.
“While we reject blanket stereotyping that undermines the majority’s upholding of principles of integrity and diligence, we must face the fact that we function in an interconnected world where cybercrimes have evolved into a global phenomenon.”
“Our message to the youth is clear: the horizon is wide, and opportunities abound across various sectors,” he added.
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