ABSTRACT
The ground
today is one which causes too much obstacle to the country’s quest for
development. The study identified the impact of corruption has hindered
National development in Nigeria. However, the study went further to analyze how
our political leaders contribute to corrupt practices in Nigeria. Chapter on
highlights the background of the study, statement of problem, research
questions, objectives of the study, significance of the study, research
Hypotheses, research methodology, scope and limitations of study and definition
of terms. In the course of chapter two, attempts were made to enunciate and
expatiate corruption and development chapter three discussed corruption and
underdevelopment, corruption and Economic underdevelopment and corruption and
social underdevelopment while chapter four enumerates the dangers of
corruption. Finally, chapter five gives succinct summary and conclusion with
feasible recommendations. At this point, I will urge the reader to go through
the study and find out whether Obasanjo’s administration makes any sincere
effort in curbing corruption.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Contents: Pages:
Title Page … … … … … i
Approval
Page … … … … ii
Dedication … … … … … iii
Acknowledgement … … … … iv
Abstract … … … … … v
Table of
Content … … … … vi
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study … … … 1
1.2 Statement of Problem … … … 2
1.3 Research Questions … … … 3
1.4 Objectives of Study … … … 3
1.5 Significance of Study … … … 3
1.6 Methodology … … … … 4
1.7 Scope of Study and Limitation of Study … … 4
1.8 Definitions of Terms … … … 5
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Global Overview
2.1 Conceptual Perception
of Corruption … … 15
CHAPTER
THREE: HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
3.1 Corruption and Underdevelopment in Nigeria … 18
3.2 Corruption and Political Underdevelopment … … 18
3.3 Corruption and Economic Underdevelopment .. … 20
3.4 Corruption and Social Underdevelopment … … 24
CHAPTER
FOUR: RECORDS OF CORRUPTION AND
ANALYSIS
4.1 Instances and Analysis … … … 26
4.2 Data Analysis … … … … 28
4.2.1 Possible Causes of Corruption in Nigeria … … 28
4.3 Critical Analysis … … … … 30
4.3.1 Nigerian Political Leaders Contribute to Corrupt
Practices In Nigeria… … … … 30
4.3.2 Corruption Has Hindered National Development
in Nigeria … … … … 32
4.3.3 Did Obasanjo Administration Tackle Corruption
in Nigeria? … … … … 36
4.4 Research Findings … … … … 41
CHAPTER
FIVE: CONCLUSION
AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Conclusion … … … … 46
5.2 Recommendations … … … … 47
BIBLIOGRAPHY … … … … 49
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
of the Study:
Corruption
has been a major problem facing Nigeria since independent. It has devastatingly
ravaged our socio-economic, cultural and political life as a nature. Its
managing evil was the major factor that prepared the country’s maiden coup
which over threw the first republic and other subsequent coups that occurred
keeping hammering on corruption for their hand-over.
It is also a
deadly which today manifests itself in all area of our national life, destining
and stunting our political, economic and social growth. Corruption is a global
phenomenon. It is endemic in all government and it is not peculiar to any
continent, ethic group or religion. Since corruption is a global phenomenon, it
is peculiar to Nigeria.
In Nigeria
socially, corrupt practices has transcend every stratum. The socio-economic and
political system itself Even the churches are not totally free from corrupt
practices. There is no reason saying that corruption is the progress of any
nation and number one enemy of development. When it eats into the fabric of any
socially, it retards both economic, social development and distorts political
programme. It has become one of our major exports and that is the reason why
Nigerians are suspiciously monitored around the America and Europe like devils,
that is to say that corrupt practices by Nigerians are not restricted within
Nigeria.
It is
against the nature of corruption that this research work is poised towards
having a general overview of the pattern of and nature of corruption in Nigeria
under Obasanjo’s regime (2003-2007) administration.
1.2 Statement
of Problem:
In our
society today, corruption has become the hallmark, not only weakened the moral
of Nigeria, it has wreaked havoc on the body politics with the result that the
count1'y’s achievement has received little recognition.
“Corruption
has subverted the rule of law, eroded confidence in the judiciary. Undermined
Nigeria’s ability for self development, discouraged the habit of industry,
discipline, honesty, dedication and hard work and made nonsense of public
accountability in Nigeria” Ezeani (2003).
Nigeria has
been voted by transparency international in their perception index as the most
corrupt nation in the world. Despite all this shameful label, the country has
not been able to break free from solution with which corruption has tried down
her future. It is true that corruption is the root of all the problems. Nigeria
is facing today and unless Nigerians unite to wage a sincere war against this
problem, there will be no lasting solutions to the nations many troubles.
In
considering the nature of corruption on our national development, it become
imperative to have the following as the research questions of this study.
1.3 Research
Questions:
1. To what extend do our political leaders
contribute to corrupt practices in Nigeria?
2. Has corruption hindered national
development in Nigeria?
3. Did Obasanjo’s administration make any
sincere effort in curbing corruption?
1.4 Objectives
of Study:
1. To find out the extent our political
leaders contribute to corrupt practices in Nigeria.
2. To find out if corruption has hindered
national development in Nigeria
3. To examine how effective corruption has
been fought in Nigeria.
1.5 Significance
of Study:
This work
hopes to bring to the lime high the impact of corruption on national
development. It will be important to institutions or individual that seeks to
know the nature of corruption in Nigeria.
Corruption
breeds inefficient and encourage waste, in order to keep the mind fresh. It is
paramount to feed the minds of individuals on how corruption has eaten deeply
into the facts of our nations.
This
research will also be based on content analysis and result obtained will improve
on empirical evidence of corruption in Nigeria. It will serve as a blue print
on how to combat corruption in Nigeria.
1.6 Methodology:
The method
of this work is basically on the secondary sources such as textbooks, journals,
newspapers, magazines etc., research materials available in government, like
the anti-corruption act and other policy statement on corruption.
1.7 Scope
of Study and Limitation of Study:
This work
covers the impact of corruption on national development, Obasanjo’s regimes (2003-2007)
and the efforts made to reduce it. Many factors limited this work example is
for the financial situation prevailing in the nation. Time available for the
research work is another factor, which is short due to the fact that other
academic works have to be done.
1.8 Definitions
of Terms:
Corruption: Corruption according to the oxford advanced learner
dictionary 2000;26l) is seen as illegal or dishonest behaviour especially of
people in ability, the act of making somebody change from moral to immoral
standards of behaviour.
Development: Development is when every people shows the capacity
for independence increasing their ability to live a more satisfactory life
through exploiting the resources of nature, Redney (1972) He also said that
development cannot be purely on economic affairs but rather as on overall
social process which is dependent upon the outcome of man’s effort to deal with
his natural environment.
According to
Abah (2000) sees development as the means of improvement to make change for the
better, higher income or better living standard that is, to say that increase
in the quantity of goods and services available to people for the quantity of
the lives.
National Development: National
development can be seen as the advancement in political, social and economic
sector and institution of a nation. Mostly it relates the social amenities and
infrastructure development by the government to improve the living condition of
her citizen. National development can also be understood, in terms of efforts
towards improving social amenities and infrastructures etc that are necessary
to the citizens of a state like health care, quality education, good water,
electricity, good road etc for the betterment of the people’s well being
(Oladeji 2004:l4) says that National development is an unending process. It
passes from age to age and changing standard based on what is obtainable at a
particular point in time. With this above knowledge, national development means
mobilization of both material and human resources in order to obtain needs of
man. It will be measured using the index provision of communication network,
provision of employment, standard education, food, health care etc.
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