Contribution of Public Administration in the War against Corruption in Nigeria: a Historical Discourse (1975-2004)

• Author(s): Ndum, Victor Etim (Ph.D) ; Theophilus, Oyime Adejumo (Ph.D) ; Demort, Stephen
• Paper ID: 1702406
• Page: 19-25
• Published Date: 10-07-2020
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 4 Issue 1 July-2020

Abstract

Corruption in the Nigerian public service has become a syndrome. The issue of accountability of resources, both human and financial, in the public service is a very vital one, especially as it concerns development and proper harnessing of our limited resources. Public servants are expected to give account of public resources committed and entrusted on them. This is why accountability in the public service has always occupied the priority list of every succeeding administration. In this paper, the nature, causes and effects of corruption are considered. The role of public administration in the war against corruption in Nigeria is historically examined between1975-2004. The paper recommended among others, that a good, sound and moral education will help Nigerian leaders and citizens to be conscious of the fact that all hands must be put together to work towards the progress of this great nation.

Keywords

Contribution, public administration, corruption, historical discourse

Citations

IRE Journals:
Ndum, Victor Etim (Ph.D) , Theophilus, Oyime Adejumo (Ph.D) , Demort, Stephen "Contribution of Public Administration in the War against Corruption in Nigeria: a Historical Discourse (1975-2004)" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 4 Issue 1 2020 Page 19-25

IEEE:
Ndum, Victor Etim (Ph.D) , Theophilus, Oyime Adejumo (Ph.D) , Demort, Stephen "Contribution of Public Administration in the War against Corruption in Nigeria: a Historical Discourse (1975-2004)" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 4(1)