Dr. Basil Nwolisa, President of the Association of Nigeria Customs Brokers and the National Compliance Joint Task Force of Licensed Customs Agents (NCJTFLCA), has called on Nigerians to rise against what he described as \u201csocialized corruption,\u201d warning that the nation risks collapse if systemic extortion and abuse are left unchecked.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the public presentation of his new book in Lagos, Dr. Nwolisa described the work as a handbook for unraveling corruption, designed to expose the tricks and game plans of those who exploit ordinary citizens, particularly along major routes such as the East\u2013West Road and Lagos\u2013Barracks\u2013West Road.<\/p>\n
He condemned corruption on Nigerian highways as a \u201ccriminal enterprise in motion,\u201d noting that citizens are often harassed, intimidated, and in some cases assaulted by security operatives and impostors.<\/p>\n
Dr. Nwolisa revealed that readers of the book had already drawn courage from its message, citing a viral confrontation between civilians and Customs operatives in Ondo State. According to him, those involved confirmed they were inspired by the book, which has been selling for two months on platforms including Lulu, Cela Daskan, and Taribos.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis book is a call to revolution against corruption and lack of transparency in daily life,\u201d he said. \u201cNigeria cannot survive forever if corrupt practices continue unchecked. Even our elections are not free from its grip.\u201d
\nHe clarified that his call for revolution is not a call to violence but to citizen advocacy and accountability, urging journalists in particular to play their role in exposing abuse and demanding transparency from government, military, and paramilitary officers.<\/p>\n
Using trade as an example, he queried why citizens continue to face multiple layers of extortion after clearing their goods at ports. \u201cIf Customs has examined and released a consignment, no other unit should stop that vehicle again. Yet criminal elements continue to exploit citizens in the name of Federal Operations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Despite facing harassment and arrests after some public engagements, Dr. Nwolisa said he remains undeterred. \u201cThe Bible says the first to enter the lake of fire are the fearful. Fear is what has kept Nigeria in chains. We must free ourselves from fear to defeat corruption,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n
The event also featured the inauguration of new executives for the Apapa Chapter of the NCJTFLCA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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