THE IMPACT OF CORRUPTION ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF OBASANJO ADMINISTRATION 1999 – 2007

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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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