Benue State University, Makurdi

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Fight against Corruption in Public Service in Benue State

Mile Kizito Kater & Apinega Abel Dooior

Abstract

This paper interrogates Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and the fight against corruption in public service in Benue State with the focus on determining the causes of corruption public service in Benue State, ascertaining the efficacy of EFCC in combating corruption in public service in the state and identifying the challenges facing EFCC in combating corruption in public service in Benue State. The study employed survey design as its methodology making use of questionnaires as the major instrument of data collection. Findings of the study revealed that, over the years, EFCC has arrested and detained many government officials and public servants in Benue State on allegation of embezzlement, bribery, criminal breach of trust, money laundering and diversion of state funds. However, it is sad to state that, no public servant in the state have been sentence to prison as such the efforts made by EFCC in tackling economic and financial crimes in Benue State public service has not produced the desired result as there is still high preference of corruption in public service in the state, a development which have continue to serve as an impediment to the goals of socio-economic development in Benue State. The study recommended that, EFCC should be more proactive in carrying out its duties in line with the provisions of the constitution and those found guilty of corrupt practices should be prosecuted to serve as deterrence to others in future.

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