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Political corruption and development in Nigeria : a socio-economic analysis

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UGWU, CLETUS OKONKWO
University of Nigeria,Nsukka
DOI: https://doi.org/10.57054/codesria.pub.1825

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Corruption economics and social development government public administration independence political corruption socio-economic analysis Nigeria

Synopsis

This research study investigated the ·,acclaimed,
stewardship of political office holder during the Second
Republic of Nigeria (1979 - 1983), with a view to answering
questions such as "were they corrupt"?, if yes, "what are
its effects on Nigeria's socio-ecor.aomic development"?.
The scope is 1979 - 1983 while the case study is Anambra
State. We saw it appropriate to adopt political economy
approach in our theoretical framework for this research
study.
In the state, three arms of government existed: The
Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary. Awote Panel
Report (1984), Madu Committee Report ~984), Nigeria Police
P.orce Document at ion ( 1967 - 1986), Goverr.ament wbli:.e. Paper ( 1984)
lth by the governing class.

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April 18, 1996

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APA OKONKWO, U. C. (1996). Political corruption and development in Nigeria : a socio-economic analysis. CODESRIA. https://doi.org/10.57054/codesria.pub.1825

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