Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi

Yazarlar: Alili Ngozi

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Legal framework,Economic and Financial Crimes,Corruption,Anti-graft agencies,Alternative strategies

Özet: This study examined the various legal instruments, enactments and frameworks employed by the Nigerian state in the fight against economic and financial crimes. It defined corruption which is the major catch word in this area of study and other allied concepts, such as bribery, fraud, inducement, extortion and other forms of economic and financial crimes guided by statutory provisions and conventional rules of construction of statues. It took a historical voyage into the various stages of political, economic and social developments in Nigeria with a view to assessing the presence and impact of corruption. It was observed that corruption has a long history in Nigeria as is the case with other countries of the world. Most of the relevant domestic, national, regional, sub-regional and international legal instruments employed by Nigeria at the various stages of political, social and economic developments to fight corruption were appraised. It also examined and considered the establishment of the various anti-graft institutions and certain procedural and enforcement mechanism designed to aid the fight against corruption, such as plea bargaining and forfeiture of assets. The study observed that despite the application and operation of pre-existing legislation on corruption and the enactment of new legislation on corruption in Nigeria, the menace remained on the increase on daily basis and from one regime to another and accordingly recommended some alternative strategies that may assist in the fight against corruption in Nigeria, such as moral and character education. It was concluded that Nigeria needs political leaders with good, moral and ethical compass to make positive changes in the lives of the citizens.

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