Corruption as great problem in the economy By Ishowo Malik Ayomide

By: * *Ishowo Malik **

First of all it is not longer a new thing that corruption exists across world, most especially in our African countries or society as the case may be.

However, Corruption can be defined as the use of entrusted power to accumulate public wealthy for personal benefit. Corruption is not actually peculiar to any country, continent or state as the case may be; it is sure a global issue which is an endemic to all government all over the world. However, corruption is prevalent in the Niger delta region of Nigeria; public officers in this oil producing state of Nigeria are predominantly corrupt. Consequently, it has defied the Niger delta from developing politically and economically which has left the states reputation in a mess.

Radicalization of youths, abject poverty and political instability are the three leading effects and factors of corruption in the Niger delta region of Nigeria. Corruption in the Niger delta region of Nigeria has led to so many negative things that are too numerous to mention

Most children in the Niger delta have little or no education, due to lack of funds from their parents who have lost their lands and have no jobs because of limited opportunities and resources as well. The Niger delta government and the oil companies have refused to look into the situation; instead they favor their close relations neglecting the masses. Corruption in the Niger delta has also led some youths in taking drastic measure in order to put food on their table.

In addition, Corruption in the Niger delta region of Nigeria as resulted in youths becoming militants and kidnappers which have led to slaughtering of the innocent ones. During the past few years since I was born around 2004 alot of people have died in the Niger delta due to violent killings and riot because of dispute over oil revenue and compensation. Most of these atrocities are carried out mainly by the youths, who are agitated by the corrupt practice of an ineffectual and unstable securitizationofgovernment corruption most especially in Nigeria and other African nations through deliberate neglect of malpractices in government and the implementation of poor policies and norms that pervade the system and create insecurity, instability, threats and hinder the welfare of the populace.

To begin this examination, an understanding of the issue is necessary to receive a full appreciation of why Nigeria’s failures in securitizing and also jeopardizing the issue of corruption is important to the argument.
In Nigeria today corruption stems from the problem with oil, it leads to political violence and unchecked government power. However in Kenya as well, corruption arises from economic interests, causing political instability and hindering development. In addition to that, both experience electoral corruption. Conversely, civil societies active participation in the
identity played a crucial role in the development of Nigeria, and the conflicts in both the Northern and Southern regions of the country. Government and military corruption has played a debilitating responsibility in Nigeria and is a reflection of the past and present governance.

ISHOWO, MALIK.

ISHOWO Malik is a Student, reader and a learner based in Ilorin, Kwara State