The State, Bureaucracy And Corruption In Nigeria

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Dare Arowolo

DOI

10.58809/LIXL3423

Abstract

The transformation of societies to capitalism has introduced complexity into activities of man. Once capitalism transformed the traditional way of life, factors such as effectiveness of competition, freedom of movement and the absence of any system of social security compelled the state to assume responsibility for the protection and welfare of the individual (Jacoby, 1973:147). To help the state achieve this, it has become imperative to have a seeming standing power evolving from, but placing itself above, the society. Such power that alienates itself more and more from the society is being exercised on behalf of the state by certain institutions, structures and agencies, the bureaucracy being the most important (Arowolo, 2004:2).

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Arowolo, Dare (2010) "The State, Bureaucracy And Corruption In Nigeria," Academic Leadership: The Online Journal: Vol. 8: Iss. 3, Article 52.
DOI: 10.58809/LIXL3423
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/alj/vol8/iss3/52