TITLE OF ARTICLE: Implication of Corruption in Nigeria from a Legal Perspective
AUTHORS:
NGOZI ANGELA CHIOKE, LL.B (Hons); B.L; LL.M, Lecturer, Nigerian Law School, Augustine Nnamani Campus, Agbani–Enugu State.
IKECHUKWU EMMANUEL OZOBODO, of Adegboyega Adeleke & Co (Barristers, Solicitors & Notary Public), 132 Broad Street, Lagos.
Abstract
This article examines the implications of corruption in Nigeria from a legal perspective. In doing this, it considers the meaning of corruption, incidents of corruption and their legal effects in Nigeria. The article finds that the quality of a country’s legal system, particularly the possibility of being caught and punished meaningfully for wrongs hcommitted determines the level of corruption. The paper makes suggestions on how the Nigerian legal system can be reinforced in order to remove the scourge of corruption in the society.