ABSTRACT
This work focused on corruption and economic crimes in Nigeria using Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a case study. It specifically highlight the measures adopted by government in curbing corruption, role played by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The work also discussed the meaning of corruption, evolution and dimension of corruption, causes of corruption, meaning of economic crimes and measures taken in order to combat economic crimes.
A survey research method was adopted for this study in which a structured questionnaire was used to gather information from the respondents who are selected officials of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The research revealed that asset declaration of public servant has reduced corruption in Nigeria. Also budget and accountability has reduced economic crimes in Nigeria. However, it was also indicated that the improvement in accountability and transparency in government financial dealings still need to be tackled. The challenges faced by EFCC includes lack of trustable personnel, poor leadership, inadequate equipment, lack of inadequate personnel, unavailability of funds etc.
Based on the findings, the study concluded that the measures taken by the anti-graft agencies in the fight against corruption have yielded a positive result but not to a very great extent and the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) have saved billions of naira for government due to their activities and they have curb corruption in Nigeria.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Objectives of the Study
1.5 Scope of the Study
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Operational definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Conceptual Review
2.1.1 Corruption
2.1.2 Evolution and Dimension of Corruption in Nigeria
2.1.3 The Causes of Corruption in Nigeria
2.1.4 What is Economic Crime?
2.1.5 Combating Economic Crimes
2.1.6 Causes of Economic Crimes and the Impact of Values
2.2 Empirical Review
2.3 Theoretical Framework
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction
3.1 The Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sampling and Sampling Techniques
3.4 Research Instrument for Data Collection
3.5 Reliability of the Instrument
3.6 Procedure for Data Collection
3.7 Procedure for Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Personal Data of the Respondents
4.1 Analysis of Respondents’ Demographic Characteristics
4.2.2 Analysis of Research Questions
4.3 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
REFERENCES
APPENDIX: QUESTIONNAIRE
