IMPACT OF PRESIDENT BUHARI-LED GOVERNMENT ANTI-CORRUPTION CRUSADE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Authors:
Dr. Emmanuel, Tile Aime, Ahmed, Aliyu Tanko & Dr. Aliyu Hassan Isiaka
Abstract:
The study assessed the impact of President Buhari administration as it tries to curb the menace of corruption in the country. The scourge over the years have been the problem of African essentially Nigeria. Most of the past leaders demonstrated high genuine commitment toward fighting corruption to minimize it. Yet it appears any effort made rather resuscitate or rejuvenate in a greater dimension. The study’s specific objective is to determine the impact of Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade on the nation’s economic growth and development. The data sourced for this work was through a questionnaire. It was analysed through simple percentages. The finding reveals that as President Buhari integrated, implemented and also established institutions like ICPC, EFCC, TSA, Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and whistleblower policy reduced the spate at a minimal level. It concluded that those found guilty of corruption charges against them, irrespective of their affiliation with the President in one way or the other, should be made to face the full wrath of the law to serve as a deterrent to others. The paper recommended there should narrow the economic gap between civil servants, public servants and political office holders in the country. This can relatively reduce the rate of corruption in the country.