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Political Corruption and Human Security in Nigeria

Authors: OSAH Goodnews

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: Renaissance University Journal Of Management And Social Sciences

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Corruption straddles every segment of any society in its spread, audacity and depth. It is a catalyst for those desperate to have an enduring presence on influence and power and it is universal. It borders on issues like fraud, turpitude, selfishness moral degeneration, covetousness and insatiability. Unfortunately, looted wealth is hardly ever invested in Nigeria rather it is stashed abroad in foreign financial institutions or businesses with little or no profits accruing to the nation. Thus, despite Nigeria’s potentials, Nigeria has not been able to achieve the required development that would put her in the league of advanced economies not because the resources are not available but because some covetous politicians decide to empty the state treasury for parochial motives. Hence, the objective of this paper is to examine how corruption exacerbates poverty in Nigeria. Qualitative technique was adopted and the findings from this paper revealed that corruption has created a volatile, unconducive and crisis-ridden environment where the achievement of developmental objectives remains an illusion. It therefore concludes and recommends that the culture and value system that believes corruption and exploitation is synonymous to intelligence needs to be completely eradicated from the elementary level by educational, religious and cultural leaders at various levels .In addition, exposing corrupt public officials is an unserious way of curbing uncontrollable looting, there should be governance structures in place that make it impossible for public officials to siphon public funds.

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OSAH,G. . (2020). Political Corruption and Human Security in Nigeria, 6 (), 10-10.

OSAH,G. . "Political Corruption and Human Security in Nigeria" 6, no (), (2020): 10-10.

OSAH,G. and . (2020). Political Corruption and Human Security in Nigeria, 6 (), pp10-10.

OSAHG, . Political Corruption and Human Security in Nigeria. 2020, 6 ():10-10.

OSAH,Goodnews , . "Political Corruption and Human Security in Nigeria", 6 . (2020) : 10-10.

O.Goodnews , "Political Corruption and Human Security in Nigeria" vol.6, no., pp. 10-10, 2020.

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