Despite buharis anti corruption fight nigeria drops two places in corruption index
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Yes, it's true that despite President Muhammadu Buhari's anti-corruption efforts, Nigeria's ranking in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has actually dropped two places in the past year.
The CPI is an annual survey conducted by Transparency International, a global anti-corruption organization. The index scores countries based on how corrupt their public sectors are perceived to be by experts and businesspeople.
In 2020, Nigeria ranked 149th out of 180 countries in the CPI, with a score of 20 out of 100. This means that Nigeria is perceived to be one of the most corrupt countries in the world.
In 2021, Nigeria's ranking dropped to 151st out of 180 countries, with a score of 18 out of 100. This represents a two-place drop from the previous year.
There are several reasons why Nigeria's ranking has dropped despite President Buhari's anti-corruption efforts. Some of the factors that may have contributed to this include:
- Lack of progress in prosecuting high-profile corruption cases: Despite the establishment of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), many high-profile corruption cases have stalled or been delayed, leading to a perception that the anti-corruption fight is not effective.
- Corruption in the judiciary: The judiciary is seen as one of the most corrupt institutions in Nigeria, and many cases are delayed or dismissed due to corruption.
- Corruption in the political system: Political corruption is widespread in Nigeria, and many politicians are accused of embezzling public funds and engaging in other corrupt practices.
- Lack of transparency in government spending: The Nigerian government has been criticized for lack of transparency in its spending, making it difficult to track how public funds are being used.
- Corruption in the oil and gas sector: The oil and gas sector is a significant source of corruption in Nigeria, with many officials and politicians accused of embezzling funds and engaging in other corrupt practices.
To address these challenges, the Nigerian government needs to take a more comprehensive approach to fighting corruption, including:
- Strengthening institutions: The ICPC and EFCC need to be strengthened and empowered to effectively investigate and prosecute corruption cases.
- Improving transparency: The government needs to improve transparency in its spending and decision-making processes to reduce opportunities for corruption.
- Enhancing accountability: Public officials need to be held accountable for their actions, and those found guilty of corruption need to be punished.
- Increasing public awareness: The government needs to increase public awareness of the dangers of corruption and the importance of reporting corrupt activities.
- Implementing anti-corruption policies: The government needs to implement anti-corruption policies and programs that are effective and sustainable.
By taking these steps, Nigeria can reduce corruption and improve its ranking in the CPI.