Corruption permeates all facets of the Nigerian society. It degenerates and permeates every sector in Nigeria, because those who are in the right place to help get rid of it are themselves the most corrupt. They are politicians, elites and the bourgeoisie, who have institutionalised corruption.
This study appraises the level of corruption that obtains in Nigerian tertiary institutions, which continuously degenerates across times, as it seems to have defied practical solutions. That is, it aims to ascertain the level of corruption in these institutions. It relates the corruption obtained in tertiary institutions to that of the Nigerian polity, from where it sprang to the institutions. It conceptualises corruption, along with the conceptions of several other scholars. It makes distinction between elitist (institutionalised/formalised) corruption and that of the common masses, a derivation and minor/micro-phase of the former. The study thus interrogates the inefficacy of the various anti-corruption crusades and programmes of the various Nigerian governments, both military regime and civilian dispensation alike. The effects of corruption on Nigeria and Nigerians also constitute its scope. It attempts a trace of corruption, which it asserts to have risen during the colonial era. It also tells why corruption permeates Nigerian tertiary institutions, and why it degenerates in the institutions as well as other sectors of the country.
Being a position paper, it involves text-content analysis, qualitative approach, intuition and the non-participant observation. Its offered recommendations include ensuring of good leadership; the evolving and imbibing of the multi-dimensional syndromes of ethics; strong and operational legislations and penalties against all categories of offenders without sparing any sacred cows; and attitudinal change by both government and the citizenry are the panacea.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- The Concept of Corruption
- Theoretical Background
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to assess the level of corruption in Nigerian tertiary institutions, determining whether it is high or low. It investigates the connection between corruption in these institutions and the broader political context of Nigeria, examining the role of political elites and the ineffectiveness of anti-corruption initiatives. The study also explores the consequences of corruption on Nigeria's development and its people.
- The pervasiveness of corruption in Nigerian society and its impact on tertiary institutions.
- The relationship between political corruption and the corruption within tertiary institutions.
- The ineffectiveness of anti-corruption measures in Nigeria.
- The consequences of corruption on Nigeria's development and its citizens.
- Conceptualizations of corruption and distinctions between institutionalized and individual corruption.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Abstract: This abstract introduces the pervasive nature of corruption in Nigeria, highlighting its presence in all sectors and the complicity of those in power. The study aims to evaluate the level of corruption in Nigerian tertiary institutions, linking it to the broader societal corruption and ineffective anti-corruption efforts. It emphasizes the severe consequences of this corruption on Nigeria's progress and unity.
Introduction: The introduction establishes corruption as a long-standing and deeply entrenched problem in Nigeria, differentiating between the commonly punished corruption of ordinary citizens and the largely unpunished institutional corruption perpetrated by elites. It explores the historical context of corruption in Nigeria, from the colonial era through various regimes, tracing its evolution and highlighting its resistance to eradication. The introduction lays the groundwork for the study by outlining the problem's scale and complexity, while emphasizing the study's focus on evaluating corruption levels within tertiary institutions and its link to broader societal issues. The text references historical and contemporary instances of corruption, pointing out the ineffectiveness of prior anti-corruption efforts and setting the stage for a deeper investigation.
The Concept of Corruption: This section delves into multiple scholarly definitions and conceptions of corruption, emphasizing the varied perspectives and approaches to understanding this complex phenomenon. It highlights the subjectivity inherent in defining corruption, influenced by factors such as profession, culture, and personal viewpoints. The section differentiates between various forms and levels of corruption, distinguishing between the actions of ordinary citizens and the institutionalised corruption of the elite, further emphasizing the complexities inherent in addressing this multifaceted challenge. It underscores how actions perceived as morally wrong and economically damaging, often betraying public trust, are considered as corruption, extending even to historical examples of actions that harmed indigenous economies.
Theoretical Background: This section briefly mentions the adoption of the Dialectical Materialist theoretical approach to explain corruption in Nigeria, suggesting its suitability for analyzing the root causes and solutions to this issue within the context of the Nigerian situation. It is implied that this theoretical framework provides a basis for the arguments and analysis presented in the study.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Corruption, Nigeria, tertiary institutions, political corruption, anti-corruption measures, societal impact, institutionalized corruption, elites, development.
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What is the main topic of this study?
This study focuses on the level of corruption in Nigerian tertiary institutions, its connection to broader political corruption, the ineffectiveness of anti-corruption measures, and the consequences for Nigeria's development and its citizens. It also explores different conceptualizations of corruption, distinguishing between institutionalized and individual corruption.
What are the key themes explored in this study?
Key themes include the pervasiveness of corruption in Nigerian society and its impact on tertiary institutions; the relationship between political corruption and corruption within tertiary institutions; the ineffectiveness of anti-corruption measures; the consequences of corruption on Nigeria's development and citizens; and conceptualizations of corruption, differentiating between institutionalized and individual corruption.
What is the study's objective?
The study aims to assess the level of corruption in Nigerian tertiary institutions, determining whether it is high or low. It investigates the link between this corruption and the broader political context of Nigeria, examining the role of political elites and the ineffectiveness of anti-corruption initiatives.
What theoretical framework is used?
The study utilizes a Dialectical Materialist theoretical approach to analyze the root causes and potential solutions to corruption in Nigeria.
What does the study say about the concept of corruption?
The study examines multiple scholarly definitions and conceptions of corruption, highlighting the varied perspectives and the subjectivity inherent in defining it. It differentiates between various forms and levels of corruption, distinguishing between the actions of ordinary citizens and the institutionalized corruption of the elite.
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The preview includes summaries of the Abstract, Introduction, "The Concept of Corruption," and "Theoretical Background" chapters. The Abstract highlights the pervasive nature of corruption in Nigeria and the study's aim. The Introduction establishes corruption as a long-standing problem, differentiating between individual and institutional corruption, and highlighting the ineffectiveness of past anti-corruption efforts. "The Concept of Corruption" delves into various definitions and forms of corruption. "Theoretical Background" briefly mentions the use of the Dialectical Materialist approach.
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Keywords include: Corruption, Nigeria, tertiary institutions, political corruption, anti-corruption measures, societal impact, institutionalized corruption, elites, development.
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The table of contents includes: Abstract, Introduction, The Concept of Corruption, and Theoretical Background.
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- Odey Robert (Autor), Godfrey Atunu Dibie (Autor), 2017, The High Level of Corruption in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions. The Rising Menace of Degenerating Corruption in Nigerian Schools, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/375879
