Corruption remains major obstacle in Nigeria’s public sector – Obasanjo
By CNBC Africa
01 October 2016 |
5:16 am
Corruption remains a major obstacle in Nigeria's public sector. This is according to former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo.
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