Nigerian Professor Calls for Death Penalty to Curb Corruption

Professor Salisu Usman, during a lecture at Federal University Lokoja, recommended the inclusion of the death penalty in the constitution to deter corruption in Nigeria. He emphasized the need for stricter measures against corruption perpetrators and the establishment of a dedicated institute to study corruption within Nigerian universities.

Usman also highlighted the importance of civil society organizations in pressuring the political class for constitutional amendments. He drew inspiration from the University of Sussex in the UK for combating corruption effectively.