AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION (EFCC) IN THE ERADICATION OF CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA POLITICS

A STUDY OF EDO STATE

Abstract

Corruption has been blamed for the continued underdevelopment of Nigeria. Despite the creation of two anti-corruption agencies, corruption still strives in Nigeria. This study was undertaken to evaluate the role of Economic and Financial Crime commission (EFCC) in eradication of corruption in Nigeria fourth republic. The study relied on secondary source of data collection. From the findings of this work, corruption takes place in the executive and legislative arms of government. Furthermore, the study pinpoints how corruption by the political class hinders development in Nigeria. There is no doubt that crime of corruption in government threatens the moral integrity of a nation and hampered development, this thus make the topic of discourse very interesting especially looking at the global effect of corruption on democracy and development generally. Finally, the study outlines some suggestions to prevent corruption in the government circle in order to move the country forward.