Governance and Anti-Corruption Measures in Nigeria: Strategies for Enhancing Transparency, Accountability and Public Trust

AGU, J.C and NKWO, F.N and Eneiga, Rosemary Uche (2024) Governance and Anti-Corruption Measures in Nigeria: Strategies for Enhancing Transparency, Accountability and Public Trust. International Journal of Economics and Public Policy, 8 (1). pp. 1-15. ISSN 2766-2640

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Abstract

This study examines governance and anti-corruption measures in Nigeria: strategies for enhancing transparency, accountability and public trust. The study performed a comprehensive analysis of institutional frameworks, previous anti-corruption strategies and regional variations. Utilizing Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis, the research investigates the relationship between the strength of institutional frameworks for anti-corruption and levels of transparency and accountability, the impact of previous anticorruption strategies on reducing corrupt practices within Nigerian governmental institutions, and the significance of regional differences in anti-corruption measures on public trust levels towards governmental institutions. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between robust institutional frameworks and transparency/accountability, indicating that stronger frameworks correlate with higher governance integrity. The study also found a significant negative impact of the implementation of anti-corruption strategies on corrupt practices, suggesting that effective strategies can reduce corruption. However, no significant relationship was found between regional anti-corruption measures and public trust, indicating that varied regional impacts do not uniformly influence public perceptions of trust in governance. The study's recommendations include enhancing institutional capacities, refining anti-corruption strategies based on effective measures, and fostering inter-regional collaboration to share best practices. These measures aim to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public trust in Nigerian governance, contributing to sustainable development and societal well-being. This research underscores the importance of tailored anti-corruption efforts and robust institutional frameworks in addressing governance challenges in Nigeria, offering insights for policy formulation and strategic interventions in combating corruption.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HJ Public Finance
Divisions: Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education
Depositing User: Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited: 15 May 2025 14:24
Last Modified: 15 May 2025 14:25
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/4553

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