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Corruption and Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria: A Case Study of Akwa Ibom State

Jacob, Peter Asuquo

Abstract

Corruption is a pervasive and detrimental phenomenon that continues to hinder socio- economic development in many regions around the world. While a number of studies have explored corruption and socio-economic development, few have focused on examining the phenomenon in Akwa Ibom State. To fill the gap, this study assesses the effects of corruption on socio-economic development of Nigeria using Akwa Ibom State as a unit of analysis. Relying on the expository strength of the Elite Theory and with rigorous application of data generated from the interview question and documentary sources. The study revealed that there is a significant impact of corruption on healthcare service, educational system and infrastructure development, particularly in Akwa Ibom State. The study recommended amongst others, that Anti-Corruption Institutions should be strengthened and bolstered with the necessary resources, training, and support to effectively investigate and prosecute corrupt activities in Akwa Ibom State, the public should be educated about the problems that corrupt practices create for the economy and the society at large, and be discouraged from participating in corrupt practices. The media and civil society groups have an important role to play here, the government should encourage full freedom of press and information and that the judiciary should also be strengthened with men of probity and given the necessary administrative, political and financial support to deal decisively with cases of corruption.

Keywords

Corruptionanti-corruptionsocio-economic developmente-governance solutions

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