An Assessment of the Role of EFCC in Enhancing Accountability in the Nigeria Public Sector; A Study of the Kaduna and Kano Zones (2011 - 2015)

ABSTRACT

Several years of misrule and mismanagement had weakened the economic management processes and institutions in Nigeria. Obviously there was no transparency and Accountability in Government (public sector). The sector became notorious for endemic corruption. The result was/is the inability of the government to delivered services to the Nigeria public. Widespread economic and financial crime like the advanced free fraud (419), money laundering, diversion of public fund to private uses, bank fraud and academic corruption has Crippled the economy of our dear country leading to drastic decrease in direct foreign investment in the country. Consequently, the EFCC and sister agencies were established in an attempt for preventing, investigating and prosecute corrupt practices in the public sector. This research work aimed at assessing the role of EFCC in Enhancing Accountability in Nigeria public sector. The study adopted the survey research approach using the two study area's ie the EFCC Kano and Kaduna zones, who formed the population of the study. A sample size of 76 was chosen using the Yamanes model while simple random techniques was used to select the sample. Data retrieved from the 76 completed questionnaire were subsequently presented in tables while simple percentage were used to analyze and answer research questions formulated to guide the research work. The Hypothesis were all tested using a Chi-square tool which revealed that the role of EFCC on anticorruption war have a positive impact on Enhancing Accountability in Nigeria public sector and that (1)lack of societal cooperation(2)financial independents(3)political interference (4)inefficient judiciary are the impediment of EFCC for effective control of corruption in public sector. The study, suggests, that concerned and enlightened individuals and general public should collaborate with EFCC to uproot corruption in public sector and Nigeria as a whole and that EFCC should be strengthened, be more effective and efficient with more powers to face the top public officials. Further, the government should adopt appropriate measures no matter how bitter, to stamped this cause of corruption if we(Nigeria) really want fight corruption. Government should ensure that the public sector officials discharge their duties in compliance with the code of conduct guiding the public sector. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page---------i

Declaration---------ii

Certification---------iii

Dedication---------iv

Acknowledgement--------v

Table of Contents--------vi

Abstract---------ix

 CHAPTER ONE: Introduction

1:1 Background of the Study------1

1:2 Statement of the Problem------3

1:3 Research Questions-------4

1:4 Objectives of the Study------5

1:5 Research Hypothesis-------6

1:6 Significant of the Study------6

1:7 Scope and Limitations-------7

1:8 Research Methodology------9

1:8:1 Research Design-------9

1:8:2 Sources of Data Collection------10

1:8:3 Instruments of Data Collection-----10

1:8:4 Population of the Study and Sample Size----11

1:8:5 Sampling Techniques-------13

1:8:6 Methods of Data Analysis------13

1.9 Definition of Key Concepts------14

1:10 Plan of the Study-------16

CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review and Theoretical Framework

2:1 Introduction--------18

2:2 Literature review-------19

2:2:1 Concept of corruption-------22

2:2:2 Conceptualization and causes of financial crimes---25

2:2:3 Public sector--------27

2:2:4 Historical background of corruption in Nigeria public sector-30

2:2:5 Classification/form of corruption in Nigeria public sector--33

2:2:6 Causes of corruption in public sector-----36

2:2:7 Consequence of corruption in Nigeria public sector---37

2:2:8 Public sector accountability------42

2:2:9 Importance of accountability in the public sector----45

2:2:10 Measures established by government to combat corruption in Nigeria49

2:2:11 Type of cases to be reported to EFCC, offenses and their punishment52

2:2:12 Achievement of government through EFCC in combating 

corruption in Nigeria-------54

2:2:13 Constraints faced by EFCC in their journey so far in combating 

corruption in Nigeria-------56

2.3 Theoretical framework------60

2:3:1 The organizational role model-----61

2:3:2 An explanatory analysis of the theoretical relevance---62

CHAPTER THREE: History, Structure and Function of EFCC

3:1 Introduction--------65

3:2 Origin and historical background of EFCC----65

3:3 Objectives of EFCC-------67

3:4 Vision and mission of EFCC------68

3:5 Power/mandate of the commission-----69

3:6 The coordinating of activities of the EFCC aim at combating 

corruption in Nigeria-------71

3:7 The impact of EFCC on the control of corruption in Nigeria-75  

3:8 Impediment or Challenges of Efcc Against Effective 

Control of Corruption In Nigeria-----77

3:9. Organization Structure of Efcc -----85

3:9:1 The Economic and Financial Crime Commission Structure and 

General Procedures-------85

3:9:2 EFCC Executive Board------86

3:9:3 EFCC Committees -------88

3:10Problems and Challenges of EFCC-----90

3:11Organizational Chart of EFCC ----98

CHAPTER FOUR: Data Presentation and Analysis

4:1 Introduction--------99

4:2 Data presentation and analysis-----100

4:3 Test of hypothesis-------108

4:4 Major findings of the study------131

CHAPTER FIVE: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

5:1Introduction--------133

5:2Summary--------133

5:3Conclusion--------134

5:4Recommendations-------136

Bibliography--------139

Appendix. --------143