Investigating the Activities of Economic Financial Crime Commission in Nigeria (2010-2019)
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2022-12-01
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Corruption remains a pervasive problem in Nigeria, undermining public trust, serving as an obstacle to economic development, and eroding the social fabric of the nation. The whistleblower policy, implemented to encourage citizens to report corrupt practices, is a central anti-corruption strategy being used by the Economic and
Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria. This study delves into the issues plaguing its implementation, including the fear of reprisals, inadequate protection for
whistleblowers, and systemic barriers to reporting. Moreover, the research identifies a significant knowledge gap in the understanding of how the whistleblower policy
operates in practice, as well as its overall impact on curbing corruption in Nigeria. In terms of methodology, the study used secondary sources of data collection such as
newspaper editorials, journals articles, industry reports and existing information collected by other researchers. The findings of the study reveal that the pervasive
nature of corruption across various sectors, hindering the nation's progress and tarnishing its reputation. Despite the implementation of a whistleblowing policy, fear
of retaliation and lack of trust in authorities deterred potential informants. The study conclude that the current legal framework and enforcement mechanisms exhibited
weaknesses that allowed corrupt practices to persist. The study recommend that the federal government should establish dedicated channels for reporting, ensuring that
the identity of informants remains confidential throughout the investigation process.
Keywords: Corruption, Public Trust, Crime, EFCC
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Corruption, Public Trust, Crime, EFCC
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Kate Turabian