15/06/2022
A Contractor promised a Minister that he would give him a handsome bribe, if a major contract was approved.
Believing him, the Minister wrote on his file “APPROVED “
But after two days, the bribe money was still not paid.
The Minister felt very aggrieved.
The Minister's office boy said ; "No problem, sir. I will bring the file & you can write “Not" before the "APPROVED" .
So, now it became 👉🏽 “NOT APPROVED"
Two days later the contractor wised up and bribed the minister according to what was agreed upon earlier.
The Minister was worried as to what to do next.
The office boy again came to the rescue, brought the file back and said, "Write “e” after “Not” Sir .
So, it now reads 👉🏽“NOTE APPROVED"
Minister was happy & Contractor was happy
So, now who is running government ?
OFFICE BOY .
Until there is serious reform in the civil service fighting against corruption will remain a mirage.