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PROF. SALISU OGBO’S WURU WURU & THE NIGERIAN ANTI- CORRUPTION CONUNDRUM.
by
BABA OJONUGWA J.F.O
On Wednesday 14th January 2026, the Federal University Lokoja is set to host its 37th Inaugural Lecture.
This promises to be an insightful and intellectually robust discourse on one of Nigeria’s most enduring challenges.
This pivotal event will feature the very distinguished academic, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, the Rector of the Kogi state Polytechnic who will deliver a lecture provocatively titled: “CORRUPTION VS. CORRUPTION: UNPACKING THE WURU WURU OF THE ANTI-CORRUPTION CRUSADE IN NIGERIA.”
Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman is no stranger to critical inquiry and socio-political commentary. Known for his incisive analysis and fearless intellectual posture, Prof. Ogbo has consistently demonstrated a commitment to academic rigor combined with a profound understanding of the Nigerian socio-political landscape.
As a respected mentor and reformer within the academic community and beyond, his voice resonates with authenticity and authority, making him an ideal figure to navigate the complexities of Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts.
The lecture title itself is a testament to Prof. Ogbo’s characteristic boldness and his readiness to peel back the layers of what is often perceived as a straightforward battle.
The phrase “Wuru Wuru,” a colloquial Nigerian term signifying deceit, trickery, or underhandedness, suggests a deeper, more nuanced critique of the anti-corruption crusade.
Attendees can anticipate an unpacking of the paradox where the very mechanisms designed to combat corruption might, in certain instances, inadvertently perpetuate or even embody forms of corruption themselves.
The lecture is poised to be an engaging blend of academic scholarship, empirical evidence, and candid observations.
Professor Ogbo will undoubtedly leverage his extensive research and experience to provide a compelling argument, inviting the audience to move beyond superficial understandings and engage with the structural and systemic issues that underpin the nation’s struggle with corruption.
For anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the dynamics at play in Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaigns, this lecture is indispensable. It offers a unique opportunity to gain new insights, challenge preconceived notions, and leave with a significantly enhanced perspective on a critical national issue.
The Federal University Lokoja has extended a warm invitation to academics, policymakers, students, civil society organizations, and the general public to attend this significant event. As the university proudly congratulates Professor Ogbo, it encourages all to “Make it a date. Come for the knowledge, stay for the truth and leave with perspective.”
Date: January 14, 2026
Venue: Federal University Lokoja
Don’t be told; be there to witness a lecture that promises not just to inform, but to transform understanding.
I am BABA OJONUGWA J.F.O & I will be there.