The Legal Frameworks in The Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria.
- July 16, 2021
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International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue VI, June 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186
The Legal Frameworks in The Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria.
Dr. Aishatu Kyari Sandabe
University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Abstract: Corruption is a cancerous phenomenon that has permeated every facet of society. It has been identified as the main obstacle to the realisation of good governance, sustainable development and millennium development goals. Corruption is an impediment to political, economic and social development, hinders administrative development and performance, impairs economic efficiency, leads to brain drain, discourages foreign investments, undermines effective utilisation of natural resources and hampers transparency. While the manifestation of corruption is without limits, its roots seem to be identifiable in the immoderate inclination for material wealth and power. One of the major catalysts for widespread corruption in Nigeria is the failure in the existing legal frameworks to effectively combat corruption. The methodology adopted were doctrinal and empirical. The objectives of this study are to examine what motivates people to be corrupt, and to analyse the legal frameworks in the fight against corruption, the national, regional and international frameworks will be considered and recommend capital punishment for those guilty of grand and political corruption in order to eradicate this menace.
Keywords; Corruption, Political, Economic, Social, development, Legal frameworks, National, Regional, International.
I.INTRODUCTION
Corruption is not peculiar to Nigeria alone; it is a global problem, it is a phenomenon that affects all countries, it exists in any country, at any time and under any form of government. Corruption is a pandemic sociological phenomenon which has become a norm in Nigeria. It carries negative social Consequences, it destroys economic efficiency, social inequities and undermines the functioning of democracy. To fight corruption more effectively it is well established that there is need to improve understanding of its different manifestations. Corruption has impeded the ability to deal with poverty effectively and it thrives where the rewards are potentially great and the risks are potentially low. Preventing corruption assists to raise city revenues improve service delivery, stimulate public confidence and participation and win elections. The 2019 corruption perception index (CPI) released by Transparency International ranked Nigeria 146 out of 180 countries,
