Political corruption is a significant problem in Africa. Many of the regions in Africa were seeking for independence from European nations that had caused for political views to differ. The ideas of leaders were not all similar which may have created a majority of these countries in Africa to express their feelings and form their own political parties. Besides wanting to be freed from European rule, the rise of political corruption could also be faulted to the African leaders of different regions
the ineffectual securitization of governmental corruption in Nigeria through deliberate neglect of malpractices in government and the implementation of poor policies and norms that pervade the system and create insecurity, instability, threats and hinder the welfare of the populace. To begin this examination, an understanding of the issue is necessary to receive a full appreciation of why Nigeria’s failures in securitizing the issue of corruption is important to the argument. This unsuccessful
ABSTRACT Religious identity played a crucial role in the development of Nigeria, and the conflicts in both the Northern and Southern regions of the country. Government and military corruption has played a debilitating role in Nigeria and is a reflection of past and present governance. The failure of the Government and Military in Nigeria to address challenges such as poverty, unemployment and corruption, ultimately resulted to anger, agitation and violent crimes against the Nigerian state by
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Nigeria is a country of promise that is hampered by a series of huge challenges. One of the most pervasive and destructive issues facing Nigeria is the chronic level of corruption. Africa’s most populous country with over 170 million people, modern Nigeria emerged from British colonialism gaining full independence in 1960. After many years of military rule, a 1999 constitution heralded a move to a civilian democratic government which has been in place ever since. (Africa:Nigeria
Corruption can be defined as the use of entrusted power to accumulate public wealthy for personal benefit. Corruption is not peculiar to any country, continent or state; it is sure a global issue which is an endemic to all government all over the world. However, corruption is prevalent in the Niger delta region of Nigeria; public officers in this oil producing state of Nigeria are corrupt. Consequently, it has defied the Niger delta from developing politically and economically which has left the
Throughout the last 10 years, Nigeria and Kenya have been partly free. Corruption is the greatest indicator among both for the lack of democracy. In Nigeria, corruption stems from the problem with oil, it leads to political violence, repression and unchecked government power. In Kenya, corruption arises from economic interests, causing political instability and hindering development. In addition to that, both experience electoral corruption. Conversely, civil societies active participation in the
Kellogg Brown & Root in Nigeria Corruption Case The firm Halliburton acquired Dresser Industries in the year of 1998. Among Dresser’s businesses was M. W. Kellog, which was combined with an existing Halliburton business and renamed Kellog Brown and Root. By that time, Kellog was expecting to build a series of liquefied natural gas in Nigeria, but in order to do that it was required to win an initial contract form the Nigerian Government. At the beginning everything was going according to plans,
sentiment toward corruption but also to explore just how entrenched corrupt practices have become in society. The book focuses on two main elements; how Nigeria is as much a ‘culture of corruption’ as it is ‘against corruption’ (p. 6). The standard discourse that exists between Nigerians themselves as well as the rest of the world is that Nigeria has a history of debilitating corruption. Smith’s work is therefore appealing to a variety of
Hence, the ICC remains central to this discourse and by its scope, prosecutes individuals, not groups or States, which makes it ideal for the thesis arguments. ‘Any individual who is alleged to have committed crimes within the jurisdiction of the ICC may be brought before the ICC. In fact, the Office of the Prosecutor’s prosecutorial policy is to focus on those who, having regard to the evidence gathered, bear the greatest responsibility for the crimes, and does not take into account any official
THE REBIRTH OF NEW NIGERIA: WAR ON CORRUPTION AND RESTORING THE CONFIDENCE OF INVESTORS ADDRESS BY: COLONEL HAMEED IBRAHIM ALI (RETIRED) COMPTROLLER GENERAL, NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE DELIVERED AT NIGERIA ARAB ECONOMIC SUMMIT 2017 MARCH 13, 2017. RITZ CARLTON INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CENTRE DUBAI, UAE 1. Introduction: The renewal of Nigeria’s promise to its citizens is a process that requires a vision of prosperity, security, productivity and global pride. This cannot be achieved without serious
religious conflicts between the north (Muslims) and the south (Christians). Christians believe that if Nigeria is governed by Muslims, they will try to islamize the country to establish Sharia law into the government. The Muslims are opposed to westernization and find asylum through religion. While the Muslims tried to extend the Sharia
Nigeria is a country with abundant resources and the potential to be a very powerful nation, but it is hampered by many problems. These problems are caused by Nigerias colonization by England. Because of this intrusion on their way of life, their future was altered dramatically. The nation of Nigeria as a whole has suffered greatly as a country because of this colonization, its problem is rooted in the way it was colonized and ruled. The background of the situation is essential to understand its
or sanitation. It has risen in Nigeria with almost 100 million people living on less than $1 a day, despite economic growth, statistics have shown. The ethical theory associated with this is the egoism theory which I picked as in place of the Nigerian leaders who only look out for their families. Comparing this economy and government to that of Dubai is overwhelming as everyone knows Dubai for its vast expense of riches and brilliant government. In Nigeria, widespread and severe poverty
past. Genocide is currently happening around the world. Nigeria is under a genocide emergency, meaning that genocide is taking place right now. A terrorist group called Boko Haram is responsible. Boko Haram is literally translated as “Western Education is a Sin.” It is an Islamist extremist group led by Abubakar Shekau (“Genocide Emergency: Nigeria: Boko Haram, Borno State.”). Boko Haram has been targeting Christian schools all over Nigeria in an attempt to drive out western culture from the region
Imperialism has set our country back half a century. When the British came in in 1910 and colonized our country, Nigeria, it changed everything. Our education system was negatively affected. Our country became extremely controversial in a religious aspect. All in all, if the British did not come and colonize our home, our country would be at a much better place today. If we were to receive this grant from the UN, it would be more than helpful to our country. Education would drastically improve if
living in Nigeria, West Africa. For decades, Nigeria has been infamously known for the non-progressive gap between the categorization of who is considered to be either wealthy or who is labeled as impoverished. It is a country filled with an abundance of resources, and in spite of this, Nigeria’s poverty rate continues to struggle. The leading factors currently contributing to the growing poverty rate in Nigeria are due to the lack of proper education, the increasing population, and corruption within
lubricated to Nigeria’s failure because it has damaged the economy as well as the environment and democracy. Anyone would think that a country that has an enormous resource of petroleum would be economically stable but this is not the case in Nigeria. For many years Nigeria has suffered effects directly as well indirectly from the oil industry. For my research I am drawing from two sets of sources. I will be referring to the books that I have researched as my A-sources. The newspaper articles will be referred
federal republic of Nigeria is in the western part of Africa; its neighbors are chad and Cameroon in the east, Niger in the north while Benin is in the west. Until 1989 the capital of Nigeria was Lagos which is the biggest city in the country, but recently the government changed Abuja as the capital city of Nigeria. It is the thirty second largest country in the world and the 4th largest country in Africa, covering a total area of 923,768 sq. km. There was no country called Nigeria in 1914, but it comprised
CORRUPTION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR AND SERVICE DELIVERY A Paper presentation at the ROUNDTABLE ON REVIEW OF GOVERNANCE INDEX AND SECURITY IN NIGERIA Held in THE NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE, NIGERIA 22ND MAY, 2013 Protocol Introduction The Public Sector in Nigeria is charged with the responsibility of providing goods and services, otherwise referred to as “public goods” in economics, to the public vis-à-vis the mandate of the ruling government and its administrative system. It is
dawn of the new era (Kongism) and the acknowledgment of his supremacy by the people (Kumar 3). The play then shows the resistance put up by the people of Isma against President Kongi and his advisers, the Aweris. Soyinka also shows the problem of corruption in Kongi’s Harvest. This is evident in the dealings of the Aweri’s, the organizing secretary and also in the case of Oba Danlola who gets special treatment in prison. The organizing