Mohammed made the comments on Monday, February 8, 2016, during an interactive session with members of the Advertising Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), The Cable reports.
‘Nigerians misunderstood APC’s change promise,’ Minister says
Mohammed made the comments on Monday, February 8, 2016, during an interactive session with members of the Advertising Association of Nigeria (ADVAN).
Recommended articles
![Former National Chairman, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Uche Secondus. [Vanguard]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'100'%20height%3D'100'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Former National Chairman, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Uche Secondus. [Vanguard]")
“It is true we campaigned on the change mantra, but this change mantra is largely misunderstood by Nigerians,” he said.
“They misinterpreted it to mean that as soon as Buhari is sworn in, immediately things will change in Nigeria. It does not happen that way. Nigerians cannot continue to do things the same way and expect different results. Indiscipline and corruption are not restricted to people at the top.
“Each Nigerian has a role to play and that is why we are launching the campaign. If Nigeria reduces corruption to the level in Ghana and Malaysia, Nigeria’s GDP will increase to $2 trillion from N514 billion in 2030.
ADVERTISEMENT
“Here, we are trying to rebuild Nigeria and lay a new foundation where companies will be able to operate. If we can cut corruption, even if oil price is $10 per barrel, we will still be able to achieve targets,” he added.
Mohammed had earlier said that some corrupt Nigerians who had looted public resources were now richer than the country.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Troops end 3 senior terrorist commanders, 189 others, arrest 341 suspects
Lagos Red Line to begin test-run soon, nearly 2 months after inauguration
Fresh reaction trails court's reinstatement of Ganduje as APC chair
The unveiling of a refreshed Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Lagos
Kia driver who caused accident involving Ghana’s new train reports himself to Police
FG seeks German government cooperation to reform Nigeria Police
Inside story of how Ghana’s new train got involved in accident on a test run
Petrol price stands at ₦696.79 in March – Report
Iran threatens to trigger powerful missiles should Israel attack its nuke sites
Pulse Sports
Lionel Messi's son breaks the internet after scoring five goals for Inter Miami
Naija Stars Abroad: Onyedika, Boniface, and Osimhen shine across Europe
Victor Osimhen and Tobi Amusan make list of Forbes’ 30 under 30 Class of 2024
ADVERTISEMENT
![Ganduje, Kwankwaso [Facebook]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'300'%20height%3D'172'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Ganduje, Kwankwaso [Facebook]")