CORRUPTION, THE ENIGMA OF UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

Authors

  • Michael O Ezenwa, Ph.D Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
  • Kelechi K Osayi Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Keywords:

personality profiling, mental status examination, Corruption, prophylaxis

Abstract

Psychologists believe that behavior is afactor of its consequence. Using this evidence based paradigm to explain corruption in Nigeria, the paper focused on the socio-psychological factors that induce, promote and sustain corruption in private and public spheres despite
legal and institutional frameworks to curb corruption as a major cause of underdevelopment in Nigeria. While recommending inter alia, the strengthening of existing anti corruption institutions through proper funding, autonomy and access to information especially on
public income and expenditure, the paper concluded that compulsory personality profiling,
mental status examination and other personality information including integrity and competence of intending public especially political office holders may constitute critical prophylactic measures in ensuring sanity, transparency, best practices and development of
Nigeria.

Author Biographies

Michael O Ezenwa, Ph.D, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Department of Psychology

Kelechi K Osayi, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Department of Sociology

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Published

2018-08-11

How to Cite

Ezenwa, M. O., & Osayi, K. K. (2018). CORRUPTION, THE ENIGMA OF UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS. Practicum Psychologia, 3(1). Retrieved from https://journals.aphriapub.com/index.php/PP/article/view/84

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