Combating Corruption in Nigeria the Role of Legislature Examine
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Date
2009
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University of Ilorin Law Journal
Abstract
there is no doubt that crime of corruption in government threaten the moral intergrity of a nation and hamperd development, this thus make of discuss very interesting especially looking at global effect of corruption on democracy and development generally. it is apposite to state that some statutes defined or listed acts that constitute corruption in Nigeria, this paper examine critically the legislative synergy on fighting corruption in term of legislation, legislative functions and policy measures.anti-graft
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Corruption is one of the greatest challenges Nigerian is facing and all efforts to combat same seem abortive. it is here argued the the legislative assembly is well positioned to contribute to the fights against corruption within the legitimate jurisdiction.
Keywords
Anti-graft agencies, Corruption, Legislature, Constitution, rule of law
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UNLJ