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Corruption and the Challenges of Insecurity in Nigeria: Political Economy Implications

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Abstract

Nigeria is a country with potentials for greatness; a large population comprising of a dynamic workforce, a growing economy, natural resources, raw materials and oil deposits which make her the largest exporter of crude oil in Africa. Despite these indices for greatness, fifty-four years after independence, Nigeria is yet to find her feet among the comity of nations as insurgency continues to take its toll on the country and make life insecure for the ordinary Nigerian citizen. Corruption is a major cause of conflicts and insecurity which continue to pose a challenge to development in the country. This paper examines the issue of corruption and insecurity in Nigeria and the challenge this poses to the development of the country. The paper shows that corruption is a major cause of insecurity in the country and it is therefore suggested that the Nigerian Government should find lasting solutions to the crises while giving top priority to eradication of corruption in its transformation agenda.

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Angela Ajodo-Adebanjoko, Nkemakolam Okorie. 2014. "Corruption and the Challenges of Insecurity in Nigeria: Political Economy Implications". Global Journal of Human-Social Science - F: Political Science GJHSS-F Volume 14 (GJHSS Volume 14 Issue 40 (F5)).

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Corruption and the Challenges of Insecurity in Nigeria: Political Economy Implications

Angela Ajodo-Adebanjoko
Angela Ajodo-Adebanjoko Federal University, Lafia
Nkemakolam Okorie
Nkemakolam Okorie <p>Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma</p>