Governance and Anti-Corruption Measures in Nigeria: Strategies for Enhancing Transparency, Accountability and Public Trust

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Agu, J. C.^a, Nkwo, F. N.^b & Eneiga, R. U.^c

^aDepartment of Business Administration and Management, IMT, Enugu State, Nigeria
^bDepartment of Accountancy, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria
^cDepartment of Public Administration, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu, Nigeria

Abstract This study examines governance and anti-corruption measures in Nigeria: strategies for enhancing transparency, accountability and public trust. The study performed a comprehensive analysis of institutional frameworks, previous anti-corruption strategies and regional variations. Utilizing Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis, the research investigates the relationship between the strength of institutional frameworks for anti-corruption and levels of transparency and accountability, the impact of previous anti-corruption strategies on reducing corrupt practices within Nigerian governmental institutions, and the significance of regional differences in anti-corruption measures on public trust levels towards governmental institutions. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between robust institutional frameworks and transparency/accountability, indicating that stronger frameworks correlate with higher governance integrity. The study also found a significant negative impact of the implementation of anti-corruption strategies on corrupt practices, suggesting that effective strategies can reduce corruption. However, no significant relationship was found between regional anti-corruption measures and public trust, indicating that varied regional impacts do not uniformly influence public perceptions of trust in governance. The study’s recommendations include enhancing institutional capacities, refining anti-corruption strategies based on effective measures, and fostering inter-regional collaboration to share best practices. These measures aim to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public trust in Nigerian governance, contributing to sustainable development and societal well-being. This research underscores the importance of tailored anti-corruption efforts and robust institutional frameworks in addressing governance challenges in Nigeria, offering insights for policy formulation and strategic interventions in combating corruption. Keywords Governance; Anti-corruption Measures; Enhancing Transparency; Accountability & Public Trust Citation Agu, J. C., Nkwo, F. N. & Eneiga, R. U. (2024).  Governance and Anti-Corruption Measures in Nigeria: Strategies for Enhancing Transparency, Accountability and Public Trust. International Journal of Economics and Public Policy, 8(1), 1-15 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12576796