- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo describes corruption as a great monster that Nigeria must conquer to achieve meaningful progress.
- Obasanjo praises the late Justice Olayinka Ayoola, former Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, for his efforts in fighting corruption.
- Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, pays tribute to Ayoola, highlighting his contributions to Nigeria’s development.
- Bishop of Diocese, Agodi, Revd Simeon Onaleke, calls for legislation to bar corrupt politicians from re-contesting.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized the need for Nigeria to conquer corruption, describing it as a great monster that has been battling the country. He made this statement at the celebration of the life of the late Justice Olayinka Ayoola, a renowned anti-corruption advocate.
Obasanjo praised Ayoola’s efforts in fighting corruption, acknowledging that his work had made a significant impact. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, also paid tribute to Ayoola, highlighting his contributions to Nigeria’s development.
In his sermon, Bishop of Diocese, Agodi, Revd Simeon Onaleke, emphasized the need for legislation that bars corrupt politicians from re-contesting. He encouraged individuals to strive for a legacy that would make them remembered for good.
Dignitaries at the event included prominent justices, politicians, and professionals who came to pay their respects to the late Justice Ayoola.
