Corruption and Insecurity on Nigerian Economy: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

This study looked at corruption and insecurity on the Nigerian Economy. The study made use of the qualitative method and this involved the use of interviews of senior staff members from EFCC, the ICPC, the Nigerian Bereau of statistics and the transparency international. The findings displayed that corruption and insecurity have actually affected the growth of the Nigerian Economy as information obtained from the interviewees were shown in a narrative manner for easy comprehension. This study recommends that the security arrangements of the nation should be overhauled and the local vigilantes should be incorporated into the security architecture of the country, total action should be taken by the people and Government of Nigeria by making anticorruption laws to help tackle this evil menace in the country.