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A Review of the Strategies for Curbing Corruption in Nigeria

Olaitan W. AKINLEKE PhD, and John I. OLUWANIYI

Abstract

Corruption is not only deep-rooted in Nigeria. It is epidemic and cancerous as it wastes away generated revenues such as taxes and rates, deprives people of their rights, drives away foreign investment, despoils the environment, jeopardises justice administration, erodes the moral values of society, and is a major obstacle in the process of social, economic, and political development. This paper reviews the incidence of corruption under some previous governments in Nigeria. It was realised that the act is a constant and recurring feature of every administration in the country. Although several attempts have been made to curb decadence, it has continued to rise, thereby impoverishing the country and its citizens. This paper recommends the adoption of behavioural technology and that all anti-corruption institutions must be empowered and insulated from political interference and influence peddling. Further, the current education model in the country should be discarded in favour of one that emphasises skill acquisition from beginning to end.

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