EFCC and the politics of combating corruption in Nigeria (2003-2012)

Albert, Akume T.; Okoli, F.C.

doi:10.1108/jfc-04-2015-0024

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“…One of the major challenges (among several others) responsible for the spread and prevalence of corruption in the country is the inability of the anti-corruption agencies to successfully conduct investigation and gather evidence to prosecute corruption allegations in the country (Aluko and Adesopo, 2003). Due to secretive nature of corruption and the category of individuals involved, the anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria have not been able to conduct meaningful investigations or gather evidences enough to prosecute those alleged of embezzlement, fraud, mismanagement of public resources and other corrupt practices (Albert and Okoli, 2016).…”

Section: Anti-corruption Crusade In Nigeriamentioning

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Combating corruption in Nigeria: the emergence of whistleblowing policy

Gholami

Salihu

2019

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Purpose This paper aims to appraise the roles of whistleblowing policy as a tool for combating corruption in Nigeria. Methodologically, it examines how the policy could be strengthened to effectively address the challenges of corruption in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This paper is essentially a desk research with reliance on the secondary source of data. Relevant materials were collected in an eclectic manner from official documents, statutes and other published outlets such as books, journal publications, online articles, news reports and newspaper articles. Its scope is limited to issue and content analysis relating to the use of whistleblowing policy as a tool to combat corruption. Findings The paper finds that whistleblowing policy is an effective anti-corruption instrument that has facilitated discovery and recovery of looted public resources and prosecution of culprits in Nigeria. Originality/value This paper demonstrates how whistleblowing as an anti-corruption mechanism could be strengthened in Nigeria when the legislator finally passed the Whistleblower Protection Bill into law.

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Combating corruption in Nigeria: the emergence of whistleblowing policy

Gholami

Salihu

2019

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“…This unethical behavior of some of the Nigerian politician makes fraudulent practices in the Nigerian public sector perennial. Another factor may be attributed to bias application of the laws as the anti-graft bodies turn to be a political watchdog and treat to the opposition, acting contrary to the provision of the laws (Albert & Okoli, 2016). These unethical behaviors exhibited by the Nigerian politician become a treat to the economic development of the nation.…”

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“…Part of the efforts is the establishment of the Institute of Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) by the year 2000 and the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) after two years, mainly to address the problem of financial scandal (Mansor, 2015b). The government has been struggling to reduce the level of fraudulent practices through legal measures and integrity, yet little success is recorded, between 2003 -2012 the government of Nigeria was estimated to lose over $500 billion to corrupt elites (Albert & Okoli, 2016). Another factor that remained a challenge in preventing fraudulent behavior is the lack of political willingness.…”

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“…In spite of the abundant natural resources and human skills in Nigeria, fraud and bribery are the key elements that clog the development of Nigeria and has continually hindered the realization of ethical national objectives (Ijewereme, 2015). The government has been struggling to reduce the level of corruption through legal measures and integrity, yet little success is recorded, between 2003 -2012 the government of Nigeria was estimated to lose over $500 billion to corrupt elites (Albert & Okoli, 2016). The public misappropriation in the Nigerian economy had extremely and negatively affected national development.…”

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Combating Fraud and the Challenge of Political Willingness: Evidence from Nigerian Public Sector

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The purpose of this paper is to explore the lack of political willingness in Nigeria as a challenge to combating fraud among public employees. This study is a qualitative approach. The sources of data collection involve government reports, newspapers and interviews. In all, 12 participants were employed for the study. The study found that a lack of political willingness in Nigeria shows a persistent challenge to combat fraud. Our findings suggest that (1) political intervention, (2) party system or political party and (3) lack of commitment from the government make fraudulent practices in Nigerian public sector (NPS) perennial. Thus, it has hindered the effort to combat fraud in NPS. This study has practical implications for regulators (like CBN), and anti-corruption bodies such as EFCC, ICPC, AMCON, and CCB. The study could perhaps redirect their efforts and eases the way of mitigating fraudulent practices in Nigeria's public sector. The study also has an academic contribution to the body of knowledge and inFraudsight to the literature. This paper is original and unique in its form and has the value on fraud prevention, detection of corruption, combating the contemporary fraud cases in the Nigerian public sector, and useful to those who might cherish its standing.

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“…In this context, investigating corrupt practices requires continuous monitoring and effective law enforcement with an honest judiciary. However, neither the evaluative report of EFCC nor ICPC has been impressive in curbing corruption and instituting fairness (Albert and Okoli, 2016). The reasons are not only obvious but also empirically established ranging from political interference, to a reluctant/and or weak judiciary through manipulation of resource allocation and appointments to key positions.…”

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Nigerian corruption complex: rethinking complementarities to curative measures

Ikoh

2018

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the emerging corruption complex in Nigeria, the cultural nexus that influence its enculturation, dynamics and the amoral values that tend to shape it. Design/methodology/approach The paper drew data largely from documentary and empirical secondary sources for analysis. Findings Current institutional responses are not effective and cannot be sustainable in the fight against corruption. The enculturation process needs to be countered through measures other than arrest, prosecution and punishment to include mass mobilisation, values orientation, conscientisation and sensitisation of Nigerians on the evils of corruption. Research limitations/implications The endemicity of corruption in Nigeria suggests the multiplicity of its causative factors. But this study focuses only on primordial cultural fault line which hinders collective conscience in the fight against corruption. Practical implications Implementing the suggestions on moral awakening – value orientation, conscientisation, mass mobilisation and sensitisation – is thought of as enthronement of national values as opposed to primordial ethnic cultural values. It would complement the legal remedies in the fight against corruption. Social implications The building of character of Nigerians alongside existing laws on corruption will checkmate emerging culture of corruption that is attracting adherents in both business and bureaucratic activities in the countries. Originality/value The paper takes a cultural perspective and explains how primordial cultural values inhibit natural cultural values to enthrone amoral values that have contributed to the emergence corruption complex in Nigeria.

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EFCC and the politics of combating corruption in Nigeria (2003-2012)

Cited by 9 publications

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Combating corruption in Nigeria: the emergence of whistleblowing policy

Combating corruption in Nigeria: the emergence of whistleblowing policy

Combating Fraud and the Challenge of Political Willingness: Evidence from Nigerian Public Sector

Nigerian corruption complex: rethinking complementarities to curative measures

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