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Evaluating Anti-Graft Agencies Governance Practices in Nigeria

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  • Uket E. Ewa
  • Adebisi. W. Adesola
  • Kechi Kankpang

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The Nigerian state has witnessed exponential increase in corruption and various anti-graft agencies have been established by government to curb this malaise which has branded the Nigerian state and its citizens all over the world as corrupt. The agencies have over the years been criticized as not being effective and a militia of government in power in the way they prosecute anti-corruption wars. The study evaluated the anti-graft agencies and their governance practices, their effectiveness in addressing the cankerworm in the country by employing the purposive sampling technique where 400 copies of questionnaires were distributed to professional accountants, bankers, journalist and lawyers. The data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed inadequate capacity of the workforce, non-commitment to integrity, ethical values and the rule of law, lack of openness, lack of transparency and accountability. The study recommends amendment of the extant laws establishing the anti-graft agencies for operational efficiency in prosecution, responsiveness to the constitution and adequate and targeted training for officials.

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  • Uket E. Ewa & Adebisi. W. Adesola & Kechi Kankpang, 2019. "Evaluating Anti-Graft Agencies Governance Practices in Nigeria," International Business Research, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 12(12), pages 1-50, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ibrjnl:v:12:y:2019:i:12:p:50
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