The Effects of Corruption on Governance in Nigeria (1999 – 2015)

Abstract

Corruption is one of the most important causes of Nigeria's underdevelopment. It is a common knowledge today among common watchers and analyst of the development in Nigeria that corruption is prevalent in the country and remains the major albatross on her path to growth. The paper attempts to examine the effects of corruption on governance between 1999 to 2015. In the analysis, mediocrity in leadership and lack of patriotism have led Nigeria to cluelessness and defective governance with an attendant negative effects that hampers serious economic growth. A complete attitudinal change has been advocated in the work, together with a change on the part of the Nigerian political leadership. A selfless political leadership that is interested in the people and the greatness of Nigeria than private ambition must be enthroned. Therefore, good and great leaders who will create an enabling environment for building and sustaining strong institution should be voted for by the electorates through credible electoral processes.