An Empirical Study of the Role of Specialised Agencies in the Policies and Practices of Anti-Corruption in Nigeria

Ayo Awopeju

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Abstract

Anti-corruption policies are essential in the conduct and practice of anti-corruption activities of any country. The study examined the role of specialised agencies (ICPC and EFCC) in their policies and practices with a view to unearthing the reason(s) for their weak performance. The study made use of qualitative research strategy, with a combination of interpretive and critical approaches. It employed both primary and secondary sources of data collection. The primary data were collected through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) while secondary sources were culled from books, government publications, journals, etc. The technique of data analysis for primary data was thematic analysis while the secondary data were content analysed. The study revealed that the specialised agencies under study played advisory role on policies issues as regards their practices, implemention of anti-corruption policies, blocking of leakages, exposing corrupt officials, streamlining the menace of fraudulent practices, etc. The study concluded that despite the numerous roles played by these agencies, their operations remained insignificant regarding government policies, thus weakening their capacities in exercising their mandates. The study, therefore, recommended that anti-corruption agencies should be involved in the policy making process that affects their operations.

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