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Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says Nigerians are “largely misunderstanding” the change mantra of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking on Monday during an interactive session with members of the Advertising Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), an association of marketing directors of corporate organisations, Mohammed sued for understanding.

“It is true we campaigned on the change mantra, but this change mantra is largely misunderstood by Nigerians,” he said.

“They misinterpreted it to mean that as soon as Buhari is sworn in, immediately things will change in Nigeria.

“It does not happen that way. Nigerians cannot continue to do things the same way and expect different results. Indiscipline and corruption are not restricted to people at the top. Each Nigerian has a role to play and that is why we are launching the campaign.”

Quoting a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report, the minister said if corruption is reduced to a significant level, Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) would rise to $2 trillion by 2030.

“If Nigeria reduces corruption to the level in Ghana and Malaysia, Nigeria’s GDP will increase to $2 trillion from N514 billion in 2030.

“Here, we are trying to rebuild Nigeria and lay a new foundation where companies will be able to operate. If we can cut corruption, even if oil price is $10 per barrel, we will still be able to achieve targets.”