Nigeria’s welfare hampered by systemic corruption — Ugorji

By Chidi Nkwopara
OWERRI — The welfare of Nigerians would have been considerably better than it is today if not for the socio-economic challenges and systemic corruption that have bedevilled the country over the years, the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, has said.
Ugorji spoke in his homily during a Eucharistic celebration at Maria Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri, to mark Nigeria’s Independence anniversary.
He urged political office holders to adopt people-oriented leadership anchored on enduring moral principles, saying this was necessary for the country to overcome its challenges and make meaningful progress.
The Archbishop said Nigeria had continued t...