Effect of Corruption in Nigeria Economy: A Critical View

Ogbonnaya, Amah Kalu

doi:10.6007/ijarbss/v8-i6/4191

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“…The provision of these basic needs has become something like a nightmare in Nigeria as hope dwindles daily with lack of remorse from policymakers who lack morals and honour. These conditions, as suggested by Aleyomi (2013), Asaju (2014), Moyosore (2015) and Ogbonnaya (2018), are propelled by failure of leadership. As leadership in Nigeria has directed itself towards the gratification of selfish ambitions with complete disregard for human and societal wellbeing, the populace is left starving in poverty and compelled to live in derelict conditions, although they are a part of a country blessed with abundant human and natural resource.…”

Section: Corruption and Human Dignity In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 94%

“…How does it affect Nigarians anyway? Corruption in Nigeria, as explained by Asaju (2014), Moyosore (2015) and Ogbonnaya (2018), has become an all-too-familiar term -a phenomenon that has reared its ugly head in just about every community and institution.…”

Section: Corruption and Human Dignity In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Hence, it has received different interpretations such as being a bane characterising the Nigerian democratic state with detrimental effects on human dignity (Asaju 2014;Ogbonnaya 2018;Ukase & Audu 2015). In addition to the abovementioned points, we could also mention that corruption has perverted justice in such a way that it has eradicated opportunities that would have otherwise enabled the flourishing of human lives and society.…”

Section: Corruption and Human Dignity In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This could be ascribed to the following reasons. Firstly, the rate at which poverty rises in a nation with abundant resources is caused by mismanagement and misappropriation (Jev 2014;Ogbonnaya 2018). Secondly, poor leadership has resulted in misappropriation by the incompetence of personnel, poor policies and poor implementation of the few surviving policies (Moyosore 2015;Ogbonnaya 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Firstly, the rate at which poverty rises in a nation with abundant resources is caused by mismanagement and misappropriation (Jev 2014;Ogbonnaya 2018). Secondly, poor leadership has resulted in misappropriation by the incompetence of personnel, poor policies and poor implementation of the few surviving policies (Moyosore 2015;Ogbonnaya 2018). The two problems highlighted above -poor leadership and misappropriationcould be regarded as key factors in the uncontrollable level of corruption in Nigeria and the subsequent undermining of human dignity through the lack of provision of basic needs.…”

Section: Corruption and Human Dignity In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Leadership, corruption and the dignity of humans: Some reflections from the Nigerian context

Kure

2020

HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies

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Leadership inadequacy in Nigeria has contributed to the rise in corruption, which has undermined human dignity through insufficient provision of basic human needs. This happens because the leadership venerates self-interest to such an extent that enhancing human wellbeing is not considered important. To save Nigerians from this dilemma, this article calls for a new leadership ethics called ‘responsible leadership’, whose precepts protect and enhance human dignity and enforce adherence to the rule of law to curb the spread of corruption. This was carried out by surveying the present system of governance with its failures and how it has contributed to human dignity violations. It was found that poor leadership was responsible for the continuous spread of corruption and exposure of human dignity to violations through porous and inadequate provisions of basic human needs. However, this study concluded that new leadership ethics, which are inclusive and integrative, would appreciate and recognise the intrinsic worth of every human being, take its people from their present position to where they should be, and would reduce violation of human dignity purported through corruption.Contribution: The article argued for a new ethos of leadership that is responsible in nature, encompassing, and intentionally people-centred, which takes people from where they are to where they ought to be. It fits into the scope of the journal by way of inter-connecting different topics to produce a unifying idea.

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Section: Corruption and Human Dignity In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 94%

Section: Corruption and Human Dignity In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Corruption and Human Dignity In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Corruption and Human Dignity In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Corruption and Human Dignity In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

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Leadership, corruption and the dignity of humans: Some reflections from the Nigerian context

Kure

2020

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A delineation of the impact of illicit financial flows on the right to development: details from Cameroon’s special criminal court

Agbor

2022

JFC

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Purpose This paper advances the argument that misappropriation of public funds should be construed as illicit financial flows (IFFs) which, undoubtedly, have an adverse effect on the realisation of the right to development. Furthermore, by detailing the nature of IFFs, this paper aims to demystify the shallow understanding of what is IFF or what are IFFs and why misappropriation of public funds should be seen in that light. Design/methodology/approach This paper examines and interrogates the different judgements that have been delivered in cases tried and finalised by the special criminal court (SCC). With viewpoints that are backed by a theoretical understanding of Cameroonian criminal law in particular and criminal law in general, an analysis of the underlying intentions, motives and trajectories in the commission of misappropriation of public funds corroborate the view that the offence must be construed as IFFs. The data used in this paper are primary. Findings A few pertinent findings were made in the course of this research. Firstly, the offence of misappropriation of public funds and IFFs are not distinct, and any effort to limit the use of “funds” to finances will ultimately miss the point as property with financial value will definitely amount to funds. Secondly, through misappropriation of public funds/property, IFFs have been committed based on the trends and figures disclosed in the judgements of the SCC. Finally, the right to development requires resources and by stealing public funds, resources are deprived, thereby compromising the realisation of development and the right to development. Originality/value This paper examines the impact of IFFs on the right to development within the context of Cameroon. By diagnosing the definition of the crime of misappropriation of public property or funds, the paper argues that such an offence must be seen as IFFs given its nature, the motive and intention underlying its perpetration. By taking such perspectives, this paper not only adds to the literature thereon but further brings in new perspectives on those aspects of Cameroonian criminal law.

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Effect of Corruption in Nigeria Economy: A Critical View

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Leadership, corruption and the dignity of humans: Some reflections from the Nigerian context

Leadership, corruption and the dignity of humans: Some reflections from the Nigerian context

A delineation of the impact of illicit financial flows on the right to development: details from Cameroon’s special criminal court

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