Checkmating the Malaise of Corruption in Nigeria

This article was the first place winner in the Corruption category of CIPE's 2011 Youth Essay Contest.

Article at a glance:

• Evidence suggests that corruption takes on numerous forms
  and continues to run rampant throughout Nigeria.
• Corrupt acts have far reaching consequences that can affect
  all levels of supply and demand.
• Nigerian youth should use media tools to promote
  transparency, highlight government projects and ministries
  that are prone to corruption, and pressure the government
  to ensure accountability.
• Youth can help transition Nigerian society away from an
  “ends justify the means” attitude by engaging in rallies,
  protests, and boycotts against corrupt private and public
  sector leaders.