The Nigerian State and Anti-Corruption Policy Implementation Under President Muhammadu Buhari, 2015-2023.

Abstract

The study examined the correlations between the state and anti-corruption policy implementation in Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari from 2015 to 2023. The data for this study were gathered from both primary and secondary sources. Descriptive statistics of mean was employed for the analyses of the data so generated. The study examined factors that undermined PMB’s anti-corruption campaigns in Nigeria; the study also examined why Nigerian state anti-corruption agency’s chairpersons often face dozens of corrupt allegations in Nigeria. The theory of man in the state of nature by Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) was used as a framework for this study. After thorough analysis, the following findings were made: Despite efforts made by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administrations to reduce corruption in Nigeria, corruption still widespread because of the politics of prebendalism and political corruption of those mandated to fight corruption in the country. Again, the character of the Nigerian state anti-corruption agency chairpersons contributes to corrupt allegations they often face in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study recommended that: The government should embark on attitudinal change campaigns on the change begins with me mantra of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, 2015-2023. Also, Merit System should be encouraged in Nigeria to dissuade the people from exhibiting character that would be inimical to the country’s fortunes, finally, the anti-corruption agencies should be strengthened to ensure timely prosecution of those indicted of corrupt practices.