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Economic and financial crimes commission, its policies and corruption in nigeria, 2003 to 2010

 

Table Of Contents


Chapter ONE

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background of Study
1.3 Problem Statement
1.4 Objective of Study
1.5 Limitation of Study
1.6 Scope of Study
1.7 Significance of Study
1.8 Structure of the Research
1.9 Definition of Terms

Chapter TWO

2.1 Historical Overview of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
2.2 Evolution of Anti-Corruption Policies in Nigeria
2.3 International Anti-Corruption Standards
2.4 Corruption Trends in Nigeria
2.5 Role of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
2.6 Effectiveness of Anti-Corruption Policies
2.7 Challenges Faced by EFCC in Fighting Corruption
2.8 Impact of Corruption on Economic Development
2.9 Case Studies of Successful Anti-Corruption Measures
2.10 Comparative Analysis of Anti-Corruption Strategies

Chapter THREE

3.1 Research Design
3.2 Data Collection Methods
3.3 Sampling Techniques
3.4 Data Analysis Procedures
3.5 Ethical Considerations
3.6 Research Validity and Reliability
3.7 Limitations of Methodology
3.8 Research Assumptions

Chapter FOUR

4.1 Overview of Findings
4.2 Analysis of Data
4.3 Key Observations
4.4 Interpretation of Results
4.5 Comparison with Existing Literature
4.6 Implications of Findings
4.7 Recommendations for Policy and Practice
4.8 Future Research Directions

Chapter FIVE

5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Contributions to Knowledge
5.4 Practical Implications
5.5 Recommendations for Further Action

Thesis Abstract

Abstract
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was established in Nigeria in 2003 with the primary objective of combating economic and financial crimes in the country. This research project aims to analyze the policies and effectiveness of the EFCC in addressing corruption within Nigeria from 2003 to 2010. The study employs a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods to investigate the various strategies and approaches adopted by the EFCC during this period. The research delves into the institutional framework of the EFCC, including its legal mandate, organizational structure, and operational mechanisms. By examining the legal framework that governs the EFCC's activities, the study seeks to evaluate the agency's powers and limitations in combating economic and financial crimes. Additionally, the research investigates the political context in which the EFCC operates, considering the influence of political actors on the agency's anti-corruption efforts. Furthermore, the study assesses the impact of the EFCC's policies on corruption levels in Nigeria between 2003 and 2010. Through the analysis of relevant data and statistics, the research aims to determine the efficacy of the EFCC's interventions in deterring corrupt practices and promoting transparency in the public and private sectors. Moreover, the study examines the challenges and constraints faced by the EFCC in carrying out its mandate, including issues related to funding, capacity, and political interference. The findings of the research provide valuable insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the EFCC's anti-corruption strategies during the specified period. By critically evaluating the agency's performance, this study contributes to a better understanding of the dynamics of corruption in Nigeria and the effectiveness of institutional mechanisms in addressing this pervasive issue. The research also offers recommendations for enhancing the EFCC's capacity to combat economic and financial crimes, including the need for improved coordination with other law enforcement agencies, increased transparency in its operations, and enhanced accountability mechanisms. Overall, this research project sheds light on the challenges and opportunities in the fight against corruption in Nigeria, with a focus on the role of the EFCC in driving anti-corruption efforts from 2003 to 2010.

Thesis Overview

Corruption has remained a thorn on the flesh of Nigeria’s economic, political and, social life in spite of the concerted efforts made to curb the menace by different regimes. In 2002, the Obasanjo’s Regime enacted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) Act, while the Agency commenced duties with its plans of actions (policies) in 2003. Still, corruption was on the increase. The situation raised our concern to carry out a research work to examine Economic and Financial Crimes in Nigeria between 2003 to 2010. This research work has two questions which are: (a) Did EFCC’s activities (policies) strengthen the fight against corruption between 2003 to 2010? (b) Did EFCC effectively succeed in reducing corruption between 2003 to 2010? The two hypotheses tested in this research work are: (a) Political interference in the EFCC’s activities weakened the fight against corruption between 2003 to 2010, (b) Political interference in the EFCC’s policies undermined the EFCC’s effectiveness in reducing corruption between 2003 to 2010. We adopted structural functionalism as our theoretical framework and, used observational technique and qualitative descriptive method as our methods of data collection and analysis respectively. The first hypothesis was tested in chapter three, under the sub-heading, Obasanjo’s Regime (1999-2007), and we found out that such cases as the N81 billion Identity Card scam, the uninvestigated N250, 000 credited into the accounts of the members of the National Assembly, the EI-Rufai’s Privatization scandal, the Julius Makanjuola’s case, the many private establishments owned by Obasanjo etc, which were not investigated by the EFCC due to Presidential involvement, interference and, fear of indictment confirmed our hypothesis that political interference in the EFCC’s activities weakened the fight against corruption. The second hypothesis was tested in chapter four which has the headingEFCC’s Policies, Performances and Challenges. Under which we found out that the poor position of Nigeria in the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index, the use of the EFCC to destroy enemies and protect associates etc, confirmed our hypothesis that political interference in the EFCC’s policies undermined the EFCC’s effectiveness in reducing corruption. We concluded that EFCC was established to serve the interests of the ‘powers that be’. And that the use of the EFCC to protect the interests of the ‘powers that be’ weakened the EFCC’s activities and, undermined the EFCC’s effectiveness in reducing corruption in Nigeria between 2003 to 2010. We proffered recommendations that, there is need to strengthen the independences of the EFCC and, empower complementary governmental agencies and civil society organizations so as to engender the feelings of ownership of the war. If the government and the EFCC would accept and implement these recommendations, they would enhance the Agency’s (EFCC) effectiveness and efficiency.



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