Blockchain Technology: A Panacea for Corruption in Nigerian Government Financial Processes

Raphael Ozighor Enihe and Taofeeqoladapo Lawal
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Raphael Ozighor Enihe: Department of Computer and Information Technology, Veritas University Abuja, Nigeria
Taofeeqoladapo Lawal: Department of Computer and Information Technology, Veritas University Abuja, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2021, vol. 6, issue 6, 06-13

Abstract: Government financial processes in Nigeria are known to lack credibility mostly because there is centralization, manipulation of accounts and lack of trust between the government officials and the citizens of Nigeria. Attempts to end or at least reduce corrupt government practices have failed miserably mostly because most processes are still manual or use systems that can be manipulated easily. Nigeria has vastly turned to spiritual mentorship, activists and whistle-blowers to curb government financial corrupt practices. However, there have been limited attempts in applying technology to solve this delicate issue. In this study the missing application of technology, that is, the application of block chain which is referred to as the technology of trust will be the in-depth focus, investigating the state-of-the-art of block chain technology, its applications and challenges of using block chain technology and providing suggestions for handling finance of the government to eradicate corruption. The study draws its data from a review of literature on major applications of block chain, data, interviews and annual reports of Nigerian government agencies and bodies. The thesis argues that block chain technology can reduce corrupt government practices and easily track all financial government processes. Thus, government should apply this technology. It also suggests, implementation models and processes. It is also concluded that the implementation of blockchain on government accounts would reduce corruption and make all transactions decentralized, unchangeable, unforgeable and highly trackable.

Date: 2021
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