The auditorium of the Imo State University, Owerri was on Thursday, 18th
September fully seated by both students and other people from all walks
of life as the school had her first Public Lecture. The lecture with
the Topic: The Anti-Corruption War In Nigeria: A Reality or a Ruse, was
delivered by a visiting lecturer, Hon. Justice Obande Festus Ogbuinya
(Justice, Court of Appeal of Nigeria, Makurdi Division).
The lecturer in his lecture spoke extensively on the definition, the
causes and consequences of corruption in our society and the wars that
have been and are been waged against the hydra-headed beast. He also
proffered some recommendations to curtail the spread and growth of
corruption which included parents setting a good pace for their children
and investigation of the sources of wealth of individuals before
honoring them with accolades. He also suggested adding the teaching
about corruption in school curriculum from secondary to tertiary levels
and employing people who have indepth knowledge on the issue to teach
it.
The visiting lecturer was robed after the lecture.
Among those present were the Vice Chancellor, Imo State University, the
deputy V.C, the registrar and a host of staff, students and other
visitors.
