Influence of Corruption on Nation Building in Nigeria

Abstract

Corruption is present in all parts of the world, irrespective of geographical location, economic status, or level of state development. However, corruption is dominant in some countries when compared to others, hence, this study focuses on the nature of corruption in Nigeria which due to its dominant structure affects all facets and sectors of human and state activities in the country. To provide a deepened knowledge of the effect of corruption in Nigeria, the study focuses mostly on the influence of corruption mostly conducted by elites on Nigeria’s nation-building processes, and how Nigeria continues to suffer in its attempt to establish a healthy nation-building process due to the huge presence of corruption in the country. Finally, the study focuses on the Nigerian state from 1999 (the beginning of the 4^th republic) to 2021.

Keywords: Corruption, Elites, Nation-building, unemployment, poverty, Nigeria, democracy.

DOI: 10.7176/IAGS/91-01

Publication date:August 31^st 2021