IMPACT OF CORRUPTION TO DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The meaning of corruption include dishonest or illegality especially of people in authority and sometimes it goes with its twin brother bribery. Corruption is an act done with an intent to give some advantage inconsistent with official duty and the rights of others. Development is an event, constituting a new stage in a changing situation. Development is a process that creates growth, progress, positive change or the addition of physical, economic, environmental, social and demographic components. Impacts is a marked effect or influence. The concern of this work therefore is to discuss how corruption especially in the government has impacted negatively on development and progress in Nigeria. This work will discuss inter-alia: history of corruption, theories of corruption, causes of corruption, impacts of corruption on development, corruption and governance in Nigeria and importance of development. Finally a recommendation will be made on how corruption can be combated for development and progress in Nigeria. The research methods to be applied will include; historical, analytical, doctrinal and comparative.