Ascertaining the effectiveness of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in tackling corruptions in Nigeria

Ibrahim Umar, Rose Shamsiah Samsudin and Mudzamir bn Mohamed

Journal of Financial Crime, 2018, vol. 25, issue 3, 658-668

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to appraise the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of their role in tackling systemic corruptions and to associate how institutional and organizational factors influence the performance of the EFCC. Design/methodology/approach - Data were gathered through in-depth interviews, non-participatory observations and documentary analysis. Findings - The results of the integrative analysis show that the EFCC has apparently been ineffective, and further improvization of the organization is needed. Poor performance of the EFCC was associated with factors such as lack of commitment, inefficient judiciary, insufficient budgets and incompetent personnel. Practical implications - This study recommends further improvements in the form of a greater political will, improved legal process and also elevated budgetary funds and recruitment of personnel to the EFCC. Originality/value - The study adopted a descriptive, qualitative case study approach to describe the current state of the EFCC in Nigeria.

Keywords: Nigeria; Corruption; EFCC; ACAs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1108/JFC-01-2017-0003

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