CORRUPTION AN ATTER TO THE ATTAINMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SUSTAINABLITY IN NIGERIA

Anthony O. Osuji, Sylvester Ekhamheye, Uzoma P. Kelechi

Abstract


The upsurge of the issue in Nigeria is alarming. The threat of corruption remains a worldwide wonder. Corruption cuts across various levels and arms of government including the private sectors. It is important to note that that progressive governments in Nigeria have applied a few procedures planned for dealing with the national economy with the goal of guaranteeing continous economical advancement that would improve the ways of life of the individuals however these systems have been ruined by expanding degrees of corruption. Truly, this is an atter to attaining sustainable development in Nigeria and this shouldnt be treated with kids gloves. On this note, the research contends that the nation needs a submitted, straightforward and reason driven government that is resolved to lessen defilement to the barest least. To accomplish this, the preeminent enemy of debasement in the nation, ICPC and EFCC, ought to be conceded full self-rule and ought to be furnished with a unique court.

Keywords


Corruption, Economic Development, EFCC and ICPC.

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