Corruption as a Social Problem and its Implication on Nigerian Society: A Review of Anticorrupt Policies

Authors

  • Antigha Okon Bassey Faculty of Social Science, University of Calabar, Nigeria
  • Raphael Pius Abia Faculty of Social Science University of Calabar, Nigeria
  • Attah Frank Faculty of Social Science, University of Calabar, Nigeria
  • Umo Antigha Bassey Faculty of Education University of Calabar, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper examines corruption as one of the major social problems in Nigerian society. Though corruption in society is
discussed generally, emphasis is placed on official corruption. The analysis was based on secondary data obtained from text,
newspapers and archival materials. The scope of the paper covers; conceptual analysis, review of anti-corruption policies; a
critique of corruption control efforts in Nigeria; prospect of eradicating corruption in Nigeria, recommendations and conclusion.
This paper presents a critical analysis of government policies on corruption control, the effects of which are not felt by ordinary
Nigerians, suffering from the consequences of corruption and the problems such policies faced. The paper provided possible
recommendations for the elimination of corruption which include among others: professionalization of public service and the
removal of bureaucratic conditions which promotes corruption.

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Published

2013-01-01

How to Cite

Corruption as a Social Problem and its Implication on Nigerian Society: A Review of Anticorrupt Policies. (2013). Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 4(1), 423. https://www.richtmann.org/journal/index.php/mjss/article/view/11602